Satellite Telecommunications: NAICS 517410
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 517410
Satellite Telecommunications. This industry falls under the Information sector (NAICS codes beginning with 51).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 517410 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the satellite telecommunications space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 517410 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 517410, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for satellite telecommunications 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.
FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov daily and can automatically match you with new opportunities under NAICS 517410. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 517410 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the satellite telecommunications market has seen 8,109 contract awards totaling $3.4B in value. The median contract size is $5K, with approximately 225 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
8,109
Total Value
$3.4B
Median Contract
$5K
Competitors
371
Contract value distribution
1,446 small business awards ($453.9M total value,$23K median)
371 companies compete for NAICS 517410 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 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), 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 517410.
Recent NAICS 517410 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Commerce is procuring Ku-Band Geostationary Satellite Transponder Bandwidth for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Key requirements include the submission of a Statement of Work and various attachments related to experience and past performance.
The Department of Defense is seeking access to bandwidth from a commercially owned, UHF-capable on-orbit MEO satellite for a near-term experimental campaign. Key requirements include characterizing spectrum and user equipment operation, demonstrating interoperability with existing GEO systems, and exploring pathways to augment or replace GEO UHF capabilities. Innovative solutions that can provide on-orbit service as soon as possible are strongly desired, with an initial launch capability by 2030 being potentially useful.
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The Department of State is procuring Spot In Reach satellite communication devices and associated service plans. The requirement ensures personnel have reliable emergency and operational communication capabilities in remote areas.
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