Wired Telecommunications Carriers: NAICS 517111
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 517111
Wired Telecommunications Carriers. This industry falls under the Information sector (NAICS codes beginning with 51).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 517111 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the wired telecommunications carriers space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 517111 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 517111, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for wired telecommunications carriers work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
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NAICS 517111 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the wired telecommunications carriers market has seen 7,741 contract awards totaling $1.2B in value. The median contract size is $6K, with approximately 215 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
7,741
Total Value
$1.2B
Median Contract
$6K
Competitors
583
Contract value distribution
1,109 small business awards ($185.6M total value,$18K median)
583 companies compete for NAICS 517111 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 517111.
Recent NAICS 517111 Opportunities
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring satellite television services with a base period and four option years. The contract will support the needs of veterans and their families by providing access to satellite television programming.
The Department of State is procuring a 1-Year 40 Mbps Dedicated Internet Renewal for the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. The selected provider must have existing fiber-optic infrastructure in the Embassy area and provide multimode fiber-optic cable to the Embassy's OTB. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price monthly payment.
The Department of Defense is seeking a 100MB commercial circuit for Southwest Asia, specifically from KSA to Bahrain. This request for information is aimed at gathering responses to enhance satellite communications and telecom access services.
The Department of Defense is procuring a 10GB commercial circuit for intra-Europe telecommunications. Telecommunication Providers must have a current DITCO Basic Agreement and comply with specific terms outlined in the solicitation. The evaluation will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process.
The Department of the Air Force is procuring commercial internet services for the METC at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The requirement supports buildings 1374 and 1375 located on Corporal Johnson Road. The contractor must provide network as a service connectivity to these specific facilities.
The Department of the Air Force is procuring operations and maintenance services for the Base Telecommunications Systems at Joint Base Charleston. The contractor must provide labor and equipment to maintain wired telecommunications, networked voice, video, and data services. Key requirements include Avaya Government Solutions certification and a valid U.S. Tier 3 security clearance for all personnel.
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