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NAICS Code· 517121

Telecommunications Resellers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments engaged in purchasing access and network capacity from owners and operators of telecommunications networks and reselling wired and wireless telecommunications services to businesses and households (except satellite telecommunications and agents for wireless telecommunications services). Establishments in this industry resell telecommunications; they do not operate transmission facilities and infrastructure. Illustrative Examples: Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) (except agents) Pre-paid calling cards, telecommunications resellers Wired telecommunications resellers Wireless telecommunications resellers (except satellite telecommunications and agents) Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 517121 – Telecommunications Resellers encompasses businesses that purchase telecommunications services—such as voice, data, broadband, and managed network connectivity—from primary providers and resell them to end users under their own branding, often with value-added services like network management, integration, and support. These resellers act as intermediaries in the telecom supply chain, enabling government agencies to consolidate vendors, streamline billing, and customize service bundles without owning underlying infrastructure.

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NAICS 517121 – Telecommunications Resellers encompasses businesses that purchase telecommunications services—such as voice, data, broadband, and managed network connectivity—from primary providers and resell them to end users under their own branding, often with value-added services like network man...

NAICS 517121 – Telecommunications Resellers encompasses businesses that purchase telecommunications services—such as voice, data, broadband, and managed network connectivity—from primary providers and resell them to end users under their own branding, often with value-added services like network management, integration, and support. These resellers act as intermediaries in the telecom supply chain, enabling government agencies to consolidate vendors, streamline billing, and customize service bundles without owning underlying infrastructure. In the federal contracting landscape, this NAICS code supports mission-critical communications for remote operations, secure mobility, and enterprise-wide connectivity, particularly where agencies require flexible, scalable, and compliant telecom solutions without the overhead of direct carrier management. Top contractors in this space include PRESS 8, LP and PALITON NETWORKS LLC, both of which operate as specialized small businesses with deep expertise in federal telecom procurement compliance, FedRAMP-aligned services, and DoD network modernization initiatives. These firms typically offer bundled solutions that integrate SIP trunking, SD-WAN, and secure cloud voice platforms, positioning themselves as agile alternatives to traditional telecom carriers in government environments. The Department of Defense is the primary buyer in this sector, leveraging resellers to deploy secure, scalable communications across field operations, joint command centers, and deployed units. Demand is driven by initiatives to modernize legacy systems, enhance interoperability across services, and meet cybersecurity requirements under NIST and CMMC frameworks. The competitive landscape is concentrated among niche providers with strong certifications and domain-specific experience in federal telecom compliance. Opportunities exist for contractors who can demonstrate proven track records in secure reselling, multi-agency contract vehicles, and integration with DoD’s Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability. Growth is fueled by increasing adoption of hybrid cloud architectures and the need for resilient, software-defined networks across distributed government environments.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 517121, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES$5.7M195
BUSINESS AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.$1.6M31
GLOBAL REACH CONSULTING LLC$1.4M2
ONEVOICE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC$1.2M20
MOHAWK NETWORKS LLC$1.0M2
Business Automation Technologies Inc.$952K25
OneVoice Government Solutions LLC$914K16
ORANGE$896K10
RX3 COMMUNICATIONS INC$816K16
CALLYO 2009 CORP$777K1

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 517121.

Department Of State372 awards$13.0M
Department Of Defense115 awards$7.1M
Telecommunications Division- HC101382 awards$3.8M
Department Of Homeland Security9 awards$1.1M
Department Of The Interior3 awards$931K
Department Of Veterans Affairs4 awards$681K
Department Of Justice21 awards$643K
Department Of Energy2 awards$184K
Department Of Health And Human Services2 awards$129K
Department Of Commerce2 awards$39K

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NAICS code 517121 covers Telecommunications Resellers. This U.S. industry comprises establishments engaged in purchasing access and network capacity from owners and operators of telecommunications networks and reselling wired and wireless telecommunications services to businesses and households (except satellite telecommunications and agents for wireless telecommunications services). Establishments in this industry resell telecommunications; they do not operate transmission facilities and infrastructure. Illustrative Examples: Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) (except agents) Pre-paid calling cards, telecommunications resellers Wired telecommunications resellers Wireless telecommunications resellers (except satellite telecommunications and agents) Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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AWARD NOTICEThe contract awards the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 1GB Ethernet connection between two locations in Washington, D.C., under solicitation number HC101326QA252, issued by the Department of Defense’s Telecommunications Division. The award is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to perform the work, and it falls under NAICS code 517121 for Wired Telecommunications Carriers. Performance is centered in Washington, D.C., with the contract managed from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, through the Office of the Telecommunications Division. Primary point of contact is John Warner, reachable via email, with Dale Rupright as the secondary contact for inquiries or coordination related to the project’s execution and ongoing maintenance requirements.
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PROVIDE, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN INTERNET SERVICE WITH A MINIMUM OF 1 GIG UP AND DOWNLOAD SPEEDS IN VAThis contract is a combined synopsis and solicitation for a total small business set-aside under FAR Part 12, seeking commercial telecommunications services to provide, install, and maintain an internet service with minimum one gigabit per second upload and download speeds in Virginia. The solicitation number is HC101326QA286 and is issued as a request for quotation with a response deadline of July 24, 2026. The North American Industrial Classification System code is 517121 and the product and service code is DG11. All pricing must be submitted as monthly recurring and/or non-recurring charges, following the IQO Deskbook format for CLINs. The acquisition is evaluated using the lowest price technically acceptable method, and only small business concerns with 1500 employees or fewer are eligible to respond. Access to the full solicitation requires a DITCO Basic Agreement, and requestors must include their UEI or CAGE code; unverified requests will be rejected. Unresolved access issues after 24 hours should be directed to the designated DITCO email. The solicitation is also available for download via the IDEAS portal. The place of performance is in Virginia, and the contracting office is located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Point of contact information is provided for primary and secondary inquiries. All applicable provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and available through acquisition.gov, with dates in the attachment superseding any conflicting information on SAM.gov.
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Notice of Intent: Hermosillo NEN Internet Circuit renewal 2026-2027The U.S. Consulate General Hermosillo intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Total Play Telecomunicaciones, S.A.P.I. de C.V. for 12 months of 50 Mbps dedicated internet services at its New Consulate Compound in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, with a performance period from July 18, 2026, to July 17, 2027. The estimated cost is $19,000.00 USD, and the acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) due to Total Play being the only provider with proprietary infrastructure already installed at the site, ensuring reliable, high-quality service and expedient technical support that meets the consulate’s operational and redundancy requirements. The service must be distinctly separate from the secondary OpenNet circuit provider to maintain network resilience, and no competitive solicitation will be conducted. The contracting officer, Chad Moore, and technical certifier, Jeremiah Aberlich, are responsible for oversight and acceptance at the place of performance. Although no detailed line-item pricing, packaging requirements, or formal evaluation factors are specified due to the non-competitive nature of the award, the justification emphasizes Total Play’s established installation, proven performance, and unique capability as the sole means to meet the requirements. No U.S. government entity identifiers such as UEI or CAGE code are provided for the contractor, and no socioeconomic certifications or standard contract clauses are included in the documentation. Invoicing and payment details are not formally outlined, and no appendices, attachments, or special contract conditions beyond the service scope and sole-source rationale are referenced.
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PROVIDE, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN INTERNET SERVICE WITH A MINIMUM OF 100 MEGABIT UP AND DOWNLOAD SPEEDS IN JAMAICA, NYThis solicitation seeks commercial telecommunications services to provide, install, and maintain an internet service with a minimum of 100 megabit up and download speeds in Jamaica, NY, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12. The requirement is set aside entirely for small business concerns as defined by the SBA, with a size standard of 1,500 employees, and is classified under NAICS code 517121. Offers must be submitted via the specified RFQ, with pricing clearly broken down into monthly recurring and non-recurring charges, and must align with the IQO Deskbook’s CLIN structure for item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure. The evaluation will follow the lowest price technically acceptable method, and responses must meet all technical and compliance criteria outlined in the attached solicitation. Access to the full solicitation package requires a DITCO Basic Agreement, and requestors must include their UEI or CAGE code to gain entry; submissions without this identification will be rejected. The solicitation number is HC101326QA282, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and is managed by the Telecommunications Division under the Department of Defense. The point of contact for inquiries is Sara Sopiars, with Haley Guttersohn as secondary contact, both reachable via official .mil email addresses. The place of performance is Jamaica, NY, though the issuing office is located at Scott AFB, IL. All terms, provisions, and clauses incorporated by reference can be accessed electronically via acquisition.gov, and the latest version of the solicitation document takes precedence over any conflicting information on SAM.gov. The product and service code for this requirement is DG11, and interested parties may also download the solicitation package via the IDEAS portal at https://ideas.govcloud.disa.mil/suite/. If an access request remains unaddressed beyond 24 hours, an email must be sent to disa.scott.ditco.mbx.msgtrf-ps8212@mail.mil for resolution.
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PROVIDE, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN INTERNET SERVICE WITH A MINIMUM OF 200MB UP AND DOWNLOAD SPEEDS IN WASHINGTON, DC This solicitation, issued under number HC101326QA280, seeks commercial telecommunications services to provide, install, and maintain an internet service with a minimum of 200 Mbps upload and download speeds in Washington, DC. The requirement is structured as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Part 12 and is exclusively available to small business concerns, with the small business size standard set at 1,500 employees. Access to the full solicitation documents requires a DITCO Basic Agreement, and all access requests must include the requester’s UEI or CAGE code for verification; submissions lacking this information will be rejected. If no response is received within 24 hours, inquiries must be directed to disa.scott.ditco.mbx.msgtrf-ps8212@mail.mil. The solicitation is also available for download through the IDEAS platform, and the NAICS code for this procurement is 517121, with the associated product and service code DG11. Quotes must be submitted by the deadline of August 6, 2026, and must clearly distinguish between monthly recurring charges and non-recurring charges, with CLINs structured according to the IQO Deskbook specifications. The evaluation will follow the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) process, prioritizing compliance with technical requirements while selecting the most cost-effective offer. The place of performance is Washington, DC, and all applicable provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference from the DITCO Basic Agreement and the solicitation package, accessible electronically via acquisition.gov. The primary point of contact is Sara Sopiars, with Shawn Arentsen as the secondary contact, both reachable via .mil email addresses. Dates specified in the latest attachment supersede any conflicting information found in SAM.gov.
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