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 2,489 contract awards totaling $128.7M in value. The median contract size is $15K, with approximately 69 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
2,489
Total Value
$128.7M
Median Contract
$15K
Competitors
338
Contract value distribution
315 small business awards ($65.7M total value,$30K median)
338 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 a Layer 3 MPLS VPN Ethernet circuit with 50 Mbps upload and download speeds to connect a location in Pennsylvania to Israel, requiring secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity for government operations.
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is procuring the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 1GB Ethernet circuit between two locations in Washington, D.C., to support secure network connectivity requirements.
The U.S. Army is awarding a contract for cybersecurity services to support network defense and incident response operations at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The work requires compliance with NIST SP 800-53 controls and continuous monitoring of classified and unclassified systems.
The U.S. Army is awarding a contract for information technology services to support network operations and cybersecurity for military installations. The work includes system maintenance, incident response, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
The Defense Information Systems Agency is procuring internet service with a minimum of 100 megabit per second upload and download speeds for installation and maintenance in Germany. The service must ensure reliable, secure, and continuous connectivity to support military and government operations.
The Defense Information Systems Agency is procuring a 100MB Ethernet service to be provided, installed, and maintained between locations in California, requiring reliable connectivity with ongoing operational support and compliance with federal network standards.
The Department of Defense is procuring the provision, installation, and maintenance of a dedicated 1GB service from Washington DC to DC. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and requires compliance with various federal acquisition regulations. Proposals are due by June 10, 2026, and must be submitted to DITCO Scott AFB, IL.
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