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Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · IT & Information

NAICS 517111: Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Across 73 federal solicitations tracked under NAICS 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), the most active buyers include Dept of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Department of, State, Department of. This guide covers who buys under this code, the set-asides actually used, typical award values, and how to find live opportunities.

📊 Based on 73 real federal solicitations tracked under this code

Sector

IT & Information

Typical award value

$52K to $105K

Set-aside activity

Yes

Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 517111

Dept of DefenseVeterans Affairs, Department ofState, Department ofInterior, Department of theNational Aeronautics and Space Administration

These buyers award wired telecommunications carriers work under this code most often. Set up alerts on WinAContract to catch their solicitations early, then draft your response in GovCon.

Set-asides used under NAICS 517111

No Set aside usedTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideWomen-Owned Small Business

Filtering opportunities by NAICS 517111 and your certification surfaces the bids where large primes are excluded. See our set-aside program guides for how each one works.

Common questions about NAICS 517111

Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 517111?

The agencies that most frequently post wired telecommunications carriers solicitations under NAICS 517111 include Dept of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Department of, State, Department of, Interior, Department of the, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.

Is NAICS 517111 eligible for small-business set-asides?

Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 517111 commonly use No Set aside used, Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, Women-Owned Small Business. If your firm holds a matching socioeconomic certification, you can compete on set-aside opportunities where large businesses are excluded — typically a far less crowded field.

What is the typical contract value for NAICS 517111?

Federal awards under NAICS 517111 typically range $52K to $105K. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.

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