Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) — NAICS 517112
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 517112
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite). This industry falls under the Information sector (NAICS codes beginning with 51).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 517112 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 517112 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 517112, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) 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 517112 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) market has seen 5,711 contract awards totaling $669.9M in value. The median contract size is $13K, with approximately 159 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
5,711
Total Value
$669.9M
Median Contract
$13K
Competitors
301
Contract value distribution
339 small business awards ($37.2M total value,$22K median)
301 companies compete for NAICS 517112 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 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)), 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 517112.
Recent NAICS 517112 Opportunities
View all →The U.S. Embassy in Senegal is soliciting mobile phone services including voice, data, and roaming for Senegal and worldwide. The contract will be a firm fixed price type with a base year and two one-year options.
The Department of State is procuring cell phone services for its operations. The key requirements include providing reliable communication solutions that meet the department's needs for connectivity and support.
The Department of State is procuring mobile subscription services for the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. Offerors must possess the necessary licenses and authorizations to provide mobile telecommunications services in Singapore and must submit proposals electronically by June 18, 2026. The evaluation will be based on comparative evaluation procedures to determine the best value to the government.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is contracting for maintenance of in-house paging systems at the VA Beckley, WV facilities. The contractor, Turn-Key Technologies, Inc., will provide comprehensive maintenance services to ensure 100% uptime for the paging systems, which are critical for patient safety. This procurement is a Sole Source Firm-Fixed-Price Blanket Purchase Agreement for a duration of five years.
The Department of State is canceling the Request for Quotation for cell phone services due to a redefinition of requirements. A new solicitation may be issued in the future, and no quotes will be accepted or evaluated under the current RFQ.
The U.S. Southern Command is procuring cell phones and related communication services to support operational needs for personnel in the Latin America and Caribbean region, requiring secure, ruggedized devices with encrypted capabilities and global roaming support.
The U.S. Army is procuring network infrastructure services to support the Lima VNET contract, which includes secure voice, video, and data communications for military operations in the Pacific region, requiring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and continuous system monitoring.
The Department of Defense is procuring global enterprise mobile phone services to provide secure, reliable voice, data, and messaging capabilities for military and civilian personnel deployed worldwide, requiring continuous global coverage, interoperability with existing DoD systems, and compliance with stringent cybersecurity and encryption standards.
The U.S. Air Force is procuring wireless services and devices for the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Acquisition, Integration, and Delivery, and the HSC-25 unit in Guam to support secure communications and operational readiness across military installations.
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