NAICS 517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Size Standard
1,500 employees
CMMC Level
Level 2 (most contracts)
Key Agencies
DISA, DoD, Army, Navy
Overview
Establishments primarily engaged in operating and maintaining switching and transmission facilities to provide point-to-point communications via landlines, microwave, or a combination of landlines and satellite linkups. Defense contracts cover secure communications infrastructure, fiber-optic network installation, and classified network build-outs.
Common Contract Types
Recent Contract Awards
Total Awards
5,846
Last 30 Days
53
30-Day Value
$182.6M
Avg Amount
$3.8M
All-Time Value
$1.7B
FPDS
| Contract | Awardee | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AWARD NOTICE | Business Automation Technologies Inc. | $39K |
| AWARD NOTICE | Business Automation Technologies Inc. | $41K |
| Award Notice RFQ HC102126QA093: Start a 10GB Ethernet LAN-PHY commercial circuit Intra-Europe. | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | $671K |
| TELEVISION CABLE SERVICE | COMMERCIAL CONNECT TELEVISION INC | $69K |
| CHARTER CABLE TV | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC | $192K |
| BASE YEAR: INTERNET SERVICES AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES FOR THE VA HOSPITALS AND CBOCS AT PHOENIX, AZ AND PRESCOTT, AZ. | COX ARIZONA TELECOM LLC | $427K |
| CABLE TV AND INTERNET SERVICES | N-OVATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC | $20K |
| AD-HOC CABLING SERVICES | 295 CABLING LLC | $80K |
| FIBER OPTIC INTERNET 5G | N-OVATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC | $71K |
| TV SERVICE | COMCAST GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC | $170K |
| CABLE TV AND INTERNET SERVICE CONTRACT | ARMSTRONG UTILITIES INC | $234K |
| SINGLE MODE DARK FIBER LEASE | COMMUNITY ANTENNA SERVICE INC | $68K |
| CABLE SERVICES | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC | $82K |
| NCFI Business Internet, Connectivity, and Enterprise TV Services | Charter Communications Operating, LLC d/b/a Charter Media / Spectrum Business | $440K |
| D--National Cancer Institute Network Connectivity Fib | ZAYO GROUP LLC | $3.3M |
| RN26-889 HRC CABLE AND INTERNET | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC | $30K |
| AWARD | AOC Connect, LLC | $98K |
| AWARD NOTICE | Comcast Government Services, LLC | $56K |
| AWARD NOTICE | RX3 COMMUNICATIONS INC | $75K |
| AWARD NOTICE: Requirement to start a 100 MB commercial lease Intra-SWA. | GULFNET COMMUNICATIONS CO. WLL. | $514K |
Top Awardees
Top Contractors (FPDS)
| Contractor | Total Obligation |
|---|---|
| CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $255.2M |
| VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES LLC | $230.3M |
| AT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC | $179.4M |
| M. C. DEAN, INC. | $160.9M |
| LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | $104.9M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What CMMC level is required for NAICS 517111?
Level 2 is required for most defense telecom contracts, especially those involving classified network infrastructure. Contracts limited to commercial-grade installations on non-sensitive bases may qualify for Level 1.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 517111?
The size standard is 1,500 employees.
What defense telecom contracts use NAICS 517111?
Common contracts include DISN (Defense Information Systems Network) support, SIPRNet infrastructure, base communication system upgrades, tactical fiber-optic cable installation, and satellite communication ground station support.
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