01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 517910 Other Telecommunications Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 517910
Federal contract activity classified under Other Telecommunications across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 517910 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 517910 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $421.0K | 8 | 5 | 5 | — |
| FY 2021 | $3.38M | 6 | 5 | 4 | +703.4% |
| FY 2022 | $269.3K | 3 | 2 | 2 | −92.0% |
| FY 2023 | $458.3K | 10 | 2 | 2 | +70.2% |
| FY 2024 | $134.7K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −70.6% |
| FY 2025 | $134.7K | 3 | 3 | 3 | +0.0% |
| FY 2026 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | −100.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $4.27M | 9 | 2 | 88.9% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $808.0K | 6 | 1 | 16.8% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 1301 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 7526 | -$1.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD | 6000 | -$4.1K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$270.4K | 13 | 5 | -5.6% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 517910?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA2517 21 CONS BLDG 350 | FA2517 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $3.78M | 7 | 2 | 78.8% |
| NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | N00173 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $808.0K | 6 | 1 | 16.8% |
| FA2518 USSF CFC SAIO | FA2518 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $484.7K | 2 | 1 | 10.1% |
| NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | 80GSFC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY | S5102A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 8 | 2 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | 1331L5 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA MID-ATLANTIC | S2404A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| HRSA HEADQUARTERS | 75R602 | HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | -$1.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| RRB - ACQUISITION MGMT DIVISION | 60RRBH | RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD | -$4.1K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| DCMA NORTHEAST (GARDEN CITY) | S3309A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | -$26.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.6% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 517910 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | $3.78M | 5 | 1 | 78.8% | Jul 21, 2021 |
| QWEST GOVERNMENT SERVICES INCORPORATED (8481) | $808.0K | 7 | 2 | 16.8% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| BAE SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SERVICES | $458.3K | 5 | 2 | 9.5% | Aug 11, 2023 |
| HARRIS CORPORATION | $0 | 7 | 1 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2023 |
| DIALOGIC COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2020 |
| HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| PERATON INC. | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | May 8, 2025 |
| SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | -$1.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jan 30, 2020 |
| SBC GLOBAL SERVICES INCORPORATED (4367) | -$4.1K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% | Feb 23, 2021 |
| NCI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | -$244.0K | 2 | 1 | -5.1% | Jun 7, 2021 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 517910?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M123 | OPER OF GOVT RADAR & NAV FACILITY | $4.24M | 10 | 2 | 88.4% |
| D304 | IT AND TELECOM- TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSMISSION | $803.9K | 8 | 2 | 16.7% |
| 7010 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| D316 | IT AND TELECOM- TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK MANAGEMENT | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $0 | 8 | 2 | 0.0% |
| M127 | OPER OF GOVT ELCT & COMM SYS FAC | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| S113 | TELEPHONE AND-OR COMMUNICATIONS SER | -$1.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| D302 | IT AND TELECOM- SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT | -$244.0K | 1 | 1 | -5.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 517910?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $5.05M | 20 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | -$249.6K | 11 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $0 | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 517910?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0017307C2112 | QWEST GOVERNMENT SERVICES INCORPORATED (8481) | Nov 18, 2025 | $0 | D304 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)DCMA MID-ATLANTIC |
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 $4.80M market as addressable.