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NAICS Code· 517210

NAICS 517210: Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)

NAICS 517210 - Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) covers the provision of wireless telecommunications services, including the operation of cellular networks, land mobile radio systems, and other non-satellite wireless communication infrastructures. This sector provides the critical connectivity required for mobile data, voice services, and wireless networking, enabling agencies to maintain operational capabilities in the field and across remote installations.

3
Active Contracts
$1.7M
Total Obligations (12mo)
10
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
3
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-54.9%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 517210.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 517210 - Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) covers the provision of wireless telecommunications services, including the operation of cellular networks, land mobile radio systems, and other non-satellite wireless communication infrastructures. This sector provides the criti...

NAICS 517210 - Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) covers the provision of wireless telecommunications services, including the operation of cellular networks, land mobile radio systems, and other non-satellite wireless communication infrastructures. This sector provides the critical connectivity required for mobile data, voice services, and wireless networking, enabling agencies to maintain operational capabilities in the field and across remote installations. In the government contracting landscape, this code supports the deployment of mobile communication assets and the integration of wireless connectivity into broader agency IT architectures. The competitive landscape features a mix of specialized firms such as Resource Metrix LC, Comptech Computer Technologies, Inc, Amplify Solutions LLC, and Signius Communications Inc. These contractors provide the technical expertise and infrastructure necessary to deliver wireless carrier services to government entities. The Department of Defense is a primary driver of demand in this sector, alongside the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Justice. Procurement activity in this space is typically tied to missions requiring secure, mobile, and scalable communication networks across diverse geographic locations.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 517210, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
NTT DOCOMO, INC.$1.6M8
RADIOMOVIL DIPSA, S.A. DE C.V.$22K1
VODAFONE GLOBAL ENTERPRISE LTD$19K1

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 517210.

Department Of Defense9 awards$1.6M
Department Of State1 award$22K

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 517210, 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. · 30,586 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

62%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

0%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

90% of 34,060 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
517210This Code
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
Usually Single-Bid162%
30,58690% of 34,060
51721NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid167%
54,51391% of 60,023
5172Industry Group
Usually Single-Bid167%
54,51391% of 60,023
517Subsector
Fewer Bidders249%
337,24387% of 388,690
51Sector
Information
Usually Single-Bid162%
750,71688% of 854,307

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.

Related NAICS Codes

Industries similar to Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite), by shared sector, subsector, and industry group.

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517112Same SubsectorMedium Similarity

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This U.S. industry comprises establishments engaged in purchasing access and network capacity from o...
517121Same SubsectorMedium Similarity

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This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acting as agents for wireless telec...
517122Same SubsectorMedium Similarity

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517410Same SubsectorMedium Similarity

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NAICS code 517210 stands for Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite). It is a North American Industry Classification System code used by the federal government to classify business activity for procurement and contracting purposes.

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Remote Connectivity & Network InfrastructureThe contract seeks to establish reliable cellular or satellite-based internet connectivity for kiosks located in remote areas, ensuring secure and uninterrupted data transmission and real-time system monitoring. The solution must support robust, low-latency communication to maintain operational integrity in locations where traditional broadband infrastructure is unavailable or unreliable. Service providers are expected to deliver end-to-end network infrastructure capable of handling encrypted data flows, remote diagnostics, and continuous uptime, with redundancy built in to minimize service disruptions. The requirement is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 517210, with a response deadline of September 3, 2026, and performance centered in San Bernardino, California, specifically in the 92415 zip area. The agency responsible is the Administration through its California office, though specific point of contact details are not provided. Contractors must ensure compliance with security and performance standards necessary for federal operations, with emphasis on deployment scalability, maintenance support, and the ability to integrate with existing kiosk systems without compromising data integrity or operational security.
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