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NAICS Code· 517121

NAICS 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.

20
Active Contracts
$23.4M
Total Obligations (12mo)
479
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
138
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-26.9%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 517121.

AI Industry Description

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$5.3M155
GLOBAL REACH CONSULTING LLC$1.6M4
BUSINESS AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.$1.1M23
MOHAWK NETWORKS LLC$1.0M2
ONEVOICE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC$978K19
ORANGE$785K7
CALLYO 2009 CORP$777K1
CELLUCITY (PTY) LTD$747K3
BEAR COMMUNICATIONS INC$708K2
RX3 COMMUNICATIONS INC$697K12

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 517121.

Department Of State304 awards$11.7M
Department Of Defense96 awards$5.7M
Telecommunications Division- HC101339 awards$2.4M
Department Of Homeland Security8 awards$1.1M
Department Of The Interior2 awards$927K
Department Of Veterans Affairs4 awards$681K
Department Of Justice17 awards$507K
Department Of Health And Human Services2 awards$129K
Department Of Energy2 awards$78K
Department Of Transportation3 awards$69K

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 517121, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 2,088 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

56%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

89% of 2,355 total awards

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
517121This Code
Telecommunications Resellers
Usually Single-Bid156%
2,08889% of 2,355
51712NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid157%
2,21489% of 2,501
5171Industry Group
Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
Moderate Competition337%
190,49493% of 204,532
517Subsector
Fewer Bidders249%
337,02987% of 388,419
51Sector
Information
Usually Single-Bid162%
749,99488% of 853,401

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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Industries similar to Telecommunications Resellers, by shared sector, subsector, and industry group.

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517112Same Industry GroupHigh Similarity

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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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