01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 517311 Wired Telecommunications Carriers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 517311
Federal contract activity classified under Wired Telecommunications Carriers across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 517311 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 517311 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$150.71M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $331.42M | 7,197 | 542 | 73 | — |
| FY 2021 | $338.58M | 9,450 | 596 | 79 | +2.2% |
| FY 2022 | $381.85M | 11,130 | 579 | 80 | +12.8% |
| FY 2023 | $417.67M | 10,321 | 480 | 75 | +9.4% |
| FY 2024 | $252.73M | 10,467 | 369 | 66 | −39.5% |
| FY 2025 | $222.85M | 9,575 | 284 | 61 | −11.8% |
| FY 2026 | $150.71M | 3,821 | 204 | 47 | −32.4% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 97AK | $960.53M | 43,210 | 139 | 45.8% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $402.14M | 3,637 | 135 | 19.2% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $164.39M | 3,773 | 103 | 7.8% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $153.17M | 1,179 | 106 | 7.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $89.59M | 1,665 | 164 | 4.3% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $79.23M | 136 | 10 | 3.8% |
| FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | 7022 | $68.62M | 827 | 5 | 3.3% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $33.56M | 120 | 14 | 1.6% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $31.18M | 69 | 11 | 1.5% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $15.29M | 568 | 57 | 0.7% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 517311?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION- HC1013 | HC1013 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $656.45M | 39,238 | 105 | 31.3% |
| DITCO-PAC | HC1019 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $243.77M | 2,049 | 12 | 11.6% |
| FA4610 30 CONS PK | FA4610 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $122.67M | 245 | 8 | 5.9% |
| FA2521 45 CONS PK | FA2521 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $104.97M | 279 | 5 | 5.0% |
| TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER AUSTIN (36C10A) | 36C10A | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $87.45M | 463 | 40 | 4.2% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M4 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $78.07M | 115 | 4 | 3.7% |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMODITIES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | 70FA30 | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | $68.50M | 796 | 1 | 3.3% |
| DISA/DITCO EUROPE | HC1021 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $63.42M | 1,877 | 31 | 3.0% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | N00189 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $56.64M | 1,106 | 21 | 2.7% |
| TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B) | 36C10B | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $49.85M | 201 | 33 | 2.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 517311 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QWEST GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC | $327.31M | 1,033 | 9 | 15.6% | Aug 25, 2026 |
| LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | $228.06M | 1,561 | 5 | 10.9% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS LLC | $225.77M | 465 | 1 | 10.8% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| COMCAST GOVERNMENT SERVICES, LLC | $129.31M | 7,217 | 8 | 6.2% | Sep 8, 2026 |
| QWEST GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC | $89.22M | 944 | 36 | 4.3% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| AT&T CORP. | $72.16M | 42 | 4 | 3.4% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| AT&T CORP. | $71.34M | 435 | 17 | 3.4% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| GTT GLOBAL TELECOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, LLC | $66.74M | 2,036 | 1 | 3.2% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ADVANCED INTERNET DEVELOPMENT | $64.03M | 77 | 1 | 3.1% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| SBC GLOBAL SERVICES, INC. | $46.28M | 105 | 6 | 2.2% | Jan 22, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 517311?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DG11 | IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $709.44M | 32,172 | 309 | 33.9% |
| D304 | IT AND TELECOM- TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSMISSION | $282.46M | 15,556 | 298 | 13.5% |
| DD01 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) | $249.22M | 2,068 | 60 | 11.9% |
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $233.34M | 1,345 | 77 | 11.1% |
| J060 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- FIBER OPTICS MATERIALS, COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLIES, AND ACCESSORIES | $104.12M | 111 | 2 | 5.0% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $64.30M | 92 | 4 | 3.1% |
| D316 | IT AND TELECOM- TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK MANAGEMENT | $64.23M | 696 | 119 | 3.1% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $60.38M | 2,137 | 120 | 2.9% |
| 7C21 | IT AND TELECOM - OTHER DATA CENTER FACILITIES PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $56.25M | 577 | 5 | 2.7% |
| DG01 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $41.68M | 1,059 | 50 | 2.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 517311?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $435.21M | 30,156 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $1.36B | 29,088 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $266.10M | 1,844 |
| BPA CALL | $31.51M | 873 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 517311?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $2.10B market as addressable.