01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 517210 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (Except Satellite) Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 517210
Federal contract activity classified under Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (Except Satellite) across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 517210 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 517210 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$140.6K
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $124.05M | 4,784 | 194 | 56 | — |
| FY 2020 | $86.40M | 3,137 | 130 | 48 | −30.4% |
| FY 2021 | $41.97M | 3,257 | 90 | 35 | −51.4% |
| FY 2022 | $37.22M | 1,896 | 62 | 30 | −11.3% |
| FY 2023 | $35.72M | 464 | 51 | 22 | −4.0% |
| FY 2024 | $10.68M | 221 | 38 | 19 | −70.1% |
| FY 2025 | -$140.6K | 126 | 28 | 15 | −101.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 97AK | $202.84M | 5,829 | 6 | 60.4% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $87.99M | 4,739 | 48 | 26.2% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $38.99M | 584 | 34 | 11.6% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $8.56M | 786 | 31 | 2.5% |
| TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 7013 | $7.44M | 3 | 1 | 2.2% |
| OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL | 7504 | $2.73M | 10 | 1 | 0.8% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $1.59M | 37 | 11 | 0.5% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $1.49M | 54 | 4 | 0.4% |
| EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 9100 | $1.31M | 7 | 3 | 0.4% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 1605 | $925.0K | 103 | 8 | 0.3% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 517210?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION- HC1013 | HC1013 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $201.35M | 3,367 | 5 | 59.9% |
| W2V6 USA ENG SPT CTR HUNTSVIL | W912DY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $25.46M | 342 | 6 | 7.6% |
| FA5209 374 CONS PK | FA5209 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $25.04M | 166 | 3 | 7.5% |
| W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTOR | W91RUS | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $17.77M | 114 | 5 | 5.3% |
| W6QM MICC-FT KNOX | W9124D | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $11.96M | 146 | 7 | 3.6% |
| ENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 70T030 | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $7.44M | 2 | 1 | 2.2% |
| W4LD USA HECSA | W912HQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $6.64M | 284 | 1 | 2.0% |
| W6QM MICC FDO FT BRAGG | W91247 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $6.17M | 199 | 4 | 1.8% |
| NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE | N68171 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $5.30M | 214 | 3 | 1.6% |
| ACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT | 19GE50 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $3.97M | 442 | 4 | 1.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 517210 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T CORP. | $108.29M | 28 | 2 | 32.2% | Jul 31, 2023 |
| VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES INC. | $74.12M | 29 | 2 | 22.1% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| CELLCO PARTNERSHIP | $32.09M | 2,681 | 40 | 9.6% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| AT&T MOBILITY LLC | $30.32M | 7,380 | 24 | 9.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| NTT DOCOMO, INC. | $21.29M | 102 | 1 | 6.3% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| VODAFONE GLOBAL ENTERPRISE LTD | $18.11M | 69 | 5 | 5.4% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| TRIBALCO, LLC | $14.08M | 597 | 2 | 4.2% | Jan 8, 2025 |
| GOGO LLC | $7.44M | 5 | 3 | 2.2% | Nov 4, 2022 |
| SPOK INC | $5.56M | 78 | 6 | 1.7% | Apr 4, 2024 |
| TELECOM ITALIA SPA | $4.19M | 246 | 2 | 1.2% | Feb 20, 2024 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 517210?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $189.73M | 724 | 56 | 56.5% |
| D304 | IT AND TELECOM- TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSMISSION | $57.73M | 2,799 | 67 | 17.2% |
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $15.96M | 216 | 19 | 4.8% |
| 7G20 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: ANALOG VOICE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $15.83M | 46 | 2 | 4.7% |
| D309 | IT AND TELECOM- INFORMATION AND DATA BROADCASTING OR DATA DISTRIBUTION | $14.13M | 5,673 | 9 | 4.2% |
| D316 | IT AND TELECOM- TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK MANAGEMENT | $7.42M | 239 | 24 | 2.2% |
| DG10 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE | $7.25M | 60 | 5 | 2.2% |
| 5895 | MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT | $5.63M | 1,650 | 20 | 1.7% |
| DG11 | IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $4.97M | 134 | 8 | 1.5% |
| Z1GZ | MAINTENANCE OF OTHER WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS | $4.31M | 265 | 1 | 1.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 517210?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| BPA CALL | $96.74M | 10,295 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $39.97M | 2,798 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $3.55M | 551 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $195.65M | 241 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 517210?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N4019219F4327 | TELEGUAM HOLDINGS LLC | Sep 29, 2025 | -$1.8K | D304 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNAVFACSYSCOM MARIANAS |
| N7027221FR001 | TELEFONICA DE ESPA?A SA | Sep 29, 2025 | -$102.1K | D399 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNCTAMS LANT |
| N6247022F9951 | VODAFONE GLOBAL ENTERPRISE LTD | Sep 29, 2025 | $33.1K | DA01 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNAVFACSYSCOM ATLANTIC |
| N6328525FS136 | VODAFONE GLOBAL ENTERPRISE LTD | Sep 24, 2025 | $19.0K | DG10 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNCIS QUANTICO VA |
| KZ09 | AT&T MOBILITY LLC | Sep 24, 2025 | -$6.7K | 5895 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG |
| N6247022F9951 | VODAFONE GLOBAL ENTERPRISE LTD | Sep 23, 2025 | $0 | DA01 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNAVFACSYSCOM ATLANTIC |
| W9124P19F0040 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP | Sep 22, 2025 | -$582 | 5895 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSA |
| W91CRB19F0123 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP | Sep 15, 2025 | $704 | 5805 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG |
| W9124P18F5069 | AT&T MOBILITY LLC | Sep 12, 2025 | -$132 | 5895 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSA |
| FA520925F9147 | NTT DOCOMO, INC. | Sep 1, 2025 | $174.8K | R426 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5209 374 CONS PK |
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 $335.91M market as addressable.