01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 517111
Federal contract activity classified under Wired Telecommunications Carriers across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 517111 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 517111 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2020 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2021 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2022 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2023 | $137.33M | 2,006 | 304 | 57 | — |
| FY 2024 | $387.56M | 3,478 | 413 | 63 | +182.2% |
| FY 2025 | $641.44M | 6,011 | 464 | 72 | +65.5% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $392.13M | 715 | 135 | 33.6% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 97AK | $254.92M | 5,315 | 66 | 21.9% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $198.64M | 90 | 5 | 17.0% |
| USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | 1205 | $156.35M | 39 | 2 | 13.4% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $32.65M | 792 | 123 | 2.8% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $25.98M | 636 | 77 | 2.2% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $25.11M | 11 | 4 | 2.2% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $18.09M | 840 | 69 | 1.6% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $12.11M | 231 | 50 | 1.0% |
| INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE | 7527 | $5.90M | 197 | 26 | 0.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 517111?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8726 AFLCMC HNK C3IN | FA8726 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $287.52M | 59 | 25 | 24.7% |
| 693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTS | 693KA8 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $198.26M | 63 | 1 | 17.0% |
| USDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTC | 123144 | USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | $156.35M | 39 | 2 | 13.4% |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION- HC1013 | HC1013 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $128.92M | 4,302 | 38 | 11.1% |
| DISA/DITCO EUROPE | HC1021 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $112.55M | 783 | 25 | 9.6% |
| FA8773 ACC AMIC DET2 OL-C TINKER | FA8773 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $58.71M | 22 | 1 | 5.0% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $25.11M | 11 | 4 | 2.2% |
| DITCO-PAC | HC1019 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $13.45M | 230 | 7 | 1.2% |
| W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTOR | W91RUS | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $11.82M | 149 | 29 | 1.0% |
| ACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT | 19GE50 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $5.75M | 319 | 8 | 0.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 517111 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES LLC | $217.48M | 154 | 6 | 18.6% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $208.43M | 7 | 1 | 17.9% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| AT&T CORP. | $160.63M | 165 | 12 | 13.8% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $79.08M | 6 | 1 | 6.8% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| COMPUTER WORLD SERVICES CORP. | $58.71M | 22 | 1 | 5.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | $52.59M | 58 | 6 | 4.5% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| GTT GLOBAL TELECOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, LLC | $34.95M | 207 | 1 | 3.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| SECURE FEDERAL OPERATIONS LLC | $31.54M | 7 | 1 | 2.7% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| GC&E FEDERAL, LLC | $25.79M | 8 | 2 | 2.2% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| QUALITYNET GENERAL TRADING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY WLL | $11.38M | 34 | 2 | 1.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 517111?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DG11 | IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $522.11M | 8,125 | 330 | 44.8% |
| DG10 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE | $468.77M | 1,123 | 190 | 40.2% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $58.87M | 27 | 4 | 5.0% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $26.64M | 18 | 6 | 2.3% |
| DG01 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $24.08M | 340 | 62 | 2.1% |
| DD01 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) | $21.66M | 393 | 55 | 1.9% |
| 7F20 | IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT TOOLS/PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $6.47M | 36 | 3 | 0.6% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $4.74M | 45 | 16 | 0.4% |
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $4.57M | 142 | 37 | 0.4% |
| M1EB | OPERATION OF MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS | $3.70M | 5 | 1 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 517111?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $282.62M | 10,028 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $656.52M | 914 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $222.44M | 484 |
| BPA CALL | $4.76M | 69 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 517111?
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 $1.17B market as addressable.