Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (Except Satellite) — NAICS 517312
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 517312 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (Except Satellite)). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 517312
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (Except Satellite). This industry falls under the Information sector (NAICS codes beginning with 51).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 517312 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 517312 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 517312, 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 517312 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) market has seen 19,530 contract awards totaling $904.8M in value. The median contract size is $1K, with approximately 543 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
19,530
Total Value
$904.8M
Median Contract
$1K
Competitors
117
Contract value distribution
436 small business awards ($67.4M total value,$29K median)
117 companies compete for NAICS 517312 contracts
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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 517312 (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 517312.
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