Telecommunications Resellers: NAICS 517121
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 517121 (Telecommunications Resellers). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 517121
Telecommunications Resellers. This industry falls under the Information sector (NAICS codes beginning with 51).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 517121 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the telecommunications resellers space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 517121 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 517121, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for telecommunications resellers 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 517121 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the telecommunications resellers market has seen 2,415 contract awards totaling $126.3M in value. The median contract size is $15K, with approximately 67 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
2,415
Total Value
$126.3M
Median Contract
$15K
Competitors
337
Contract value distribution
316 small business awards ($65.3M total value,$30K median)
337 companies compete for NAICS 517121 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 517121 (Telecommunications Resellers), 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 517121.
Recent NAICS 517121 Opportunities
View all →The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is procuring internet service that includes installation and maintenance, with a requirement for a minimum of 1 gig up and download speeds. This service is intended to support DISA's operational needs in Virginia.
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is procuring the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 100MB Ethernet service between Virginia and Georgia. Key requirements include unique installation factors that must be addressed during the execution of the contract.
The Department of Defense is procuring the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 1GB Ethernet circuit from the Bahamas to Florida. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns, and the service requires a DITCO Basic Agreement for access to the solicitation documents. The evaluation will utilize a lowest price technically acceptable source selection process.
The Department of Defense is procuring internet service with a minimum of 1 gig up and download speeds, specifically for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in Virginia. This requirement includes the provision, installation, and maintenance of the service, and is set aside for small business concerns with a size standard of 1500 employees.
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The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is procuring internet service that includes installation and maintenance, with a requirement for a minimum of 1 gigabit upload and download speeds. This service is intended to support DISA's operational needs.
The Department of Defense is procuring internet service installation and maintenance with a minimum speed of 1 gig up and download in Virginia. This requirement is set aside for small businesses, and interested parties must have a DITCO Basic Agreement to access the solicitation documents. The evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable method.
The Department of Defense is procuring internet service installation and maintenance with a minimum speed of 1 Gbps for a location in Virginia. This requirement is set aside for small businesses, and the associated NAICS code is 517121, with a size standard of 1500 employees. The evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria.
The Department of Defense is procuring internet service with a minimum of 100 megabit upload and download speeds to be provided, installed, and maintained in Jamaica, NY. This requirement is set aside for small businesses, and the associated NAICS code is 517121, with a size standard of 1500 employees.
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