01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 517110 Wired Telecommunications Carriers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 517110
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 517110 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 517110 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$1.81B
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $4.17B | 41,128 | 412 | 109 | — |
| FY 2021 | $2.44B | 35,749 | 353 | 107 | −41.5% |
| FY 2022 | $2.77B | 26,101 | 253 | 103 | +13.8% |
| FY 2023 | $2.50B | 22,677 | 209 | 101 | −10.0% |
| FY 2024 | $2.20B | 14,753 | 155 | 97 | −11.8% |
| FY 2025 | $2.17B | 11,962 | 124 | 99 | −1.6% |
| FY 2026 | $1.81B | 3,393 | 75 | 100 | −16.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $3.57B | 4,440 | 84 | 19.8% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 97AK | $3.57B | 133,487 | 150 | 19.8% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $2.80B | 1,795 | 85 | 15.5% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $1.14B | 2,293 | 120 | 6.3% |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 2800 | $1.03B | 318 | 10 | 5.7% |
| INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | 2050 | $954.71M | 700 | 11 | 5.3% |
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $679.26M | 164 | 12 | 3.8% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $522.51M | 307 | 14 | 2.9% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA) | 7570 | $432.74M | 109 | 6 | 2.4% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | 1406 | $277.74M | 335 | 19 | 1.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 517110?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER AUSTIN (36C10A) | 36C10A | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.72B | 1,403 | 7 | 15.1% |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION- HC1013 | HC1013 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $2.04B | 126,148 | 102 | 11.3% |
| SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS | 283213 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $1.03B | 318 | 10 | 5.7% |
| FA8750 AFRL RIK | FA8750 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $927.44M | 198 | 2 | 5.1% |
| IT STRATEGY AND MODERNIZATION | 2032H5 | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $847.26M | 619 | 10 | 4.7% |
| DISA/DITCO EUROPE | HC1021 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $776.05M | 1,318 | 35 | 4.3% |
| JMD-PROCUREMENT SERVICES SECTION | 15JPSS | OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | $672.93M | 50 | 1 | 3.7% |
| W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTOR | W91RUS | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $554.07M | 1,211 | 51 | 3.1% |
| FA8726 AFLCMC HNK C3IN | FA8726 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $548.40M | 347 | 11 | 3.0% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $522.43M | 293 | 9 | 2.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 517110 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T CORP. | $4.31B | 3,895 | 49 | 23.9% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES LLC | $2.09B | 5,467 | 44 | 11.6% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | $1.44B | 4,463 | 33 | 8.0% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| AT&T CORP. | $1.07B | 12,139 | 34 | 5.9% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| CACI NSS, LLC | $711.72M | 112 | 3 | 3.9% | May 8, 2026 |
| MCI COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INCORPORATED | $678.58M | 86,693 | 23 | 3.8% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| QWEST GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC | $616.89M | 11,707 | 42 | 3.4% | Sep 1, 2026 |
| LEIDOS INNOVATIONS CORPORATION | $503.71M | 298 | 1 | 2.8% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $486.29M | 269 | 6 | 2.7% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC. | $449.83M | 406 | 2 | 2.5% | Feb 10, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 517110?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D304 | IT AND TELECOM- TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSMISSION | $5.32B | 91,345 | 274 | 29.5% |
| D316 | IT AND TELECOM- TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK MANAGEMENT | $2.06B | 17,167 | 101 | 11.4% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $1.97B | 4,860 | 153 | 10.9% |
| DG11 | IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $1.48B | 13,561 | 39 | 8.2% |
| D318 | IT AND TELECOM- INTEGRATED HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/SERVICES SOLUTIONS, PREDOMINANTLY SERVICES | $995.53M | 1,522 | 55 | 5.5% |
| DD01 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) | $817.24M | 1,112 | 16 | 4.5% |
| DG01 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $755.95M | 1,296 | 34 | 4.2% |
| DG10 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE | $476.29M | 1,362 | 23 | 2.6% |
| DE01 | IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk; Tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Output, Productivity Tools (Labor) | $382.59M | 118 | 3 | 2.1% |
| H270 | EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- ADP EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE/SUPPLIES/SUPPORT EQUIPMENT | $318.09M | 90 | 2 | 1.8% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 517110?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $17.57B | 147,691 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $128.38M | 6,819 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $326.43M | 744 |
| BPA CALL | $33.47M | 509 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 517110?
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 $18.05B market as addressable.