NAICS 517311: Wired Telecommunications Carriers
NAICS 517311 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers covers the provision of telecommunications services delivered via physical wireline infrastructure. This includes the operation of telephone lines, fiber optic cables, and other wired transmission media used to facilitate voice and data communication.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 517311.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 517311 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers covers the provision of telecommunications services delivered via physical wireline infrastructure. This includes the operation of telephone lines, fiber optic cables, and other wired transmission media used to facilitate voice and data communication....
NAICS 517311 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers covers the provision of telecommunications services delivered via physical wireline infrastructure. This includes the operation of telephone lines, fiber optic cables, and other wired transmission media used to facilitate voice and data communication. In the government contracting landscape, this sector provides the critical physical layer of connectivity required for secure communications, wide area networks, and integrated facility management across federal installations. The competitive landscape features a mix of specialized providers, including firms such as Logistico LLC, Timitron Corporation, and Carroll Woods Inc. These contractors range from niche technical service providers to broader systems integrators capable of deploying and maintaining wired communication infrastructure. The Department of Defense is the primary driver of demand in this sector, reflecting the high requirement for secure, hardwired communications across military installations. Other significant buyers include the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of State, indicating a need for reliable telecommunications infrastructure to support healthcare facilities and diplomatic missions globally.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 517311, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | $51.3M | 42 |
| FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS LLC | $25.1M | 12 |
| COMCAST GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC | $12.5M | 159 |
| UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ADVANCED INTERNET DEVELOPMENT | $9.3M | 3 |
| AT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC | $4.0M | 10 |
| BOWHEAD COMMUNICATION SERVICES LLC | $3.2M | 39 |
| VERIZON FEDERAL INC. | $2.9M | 16 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK | $1.8M | 2 |
| LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC | $1.7M | 11 |
| KA'ALA SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | $1.4M | 6 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 517311.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 517311, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 10,124 reported awards
Median Bidders
1
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
70%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
0%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
47% of 21,470 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 Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
517311This Code Wired Telecommunications Carriers | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 70% | 10,12447% of 21,470 | |
51731NAICS Industry | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 62% | 30,33367% of 45,499 | |
5173Industry Group Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 62% | 30,33367% of 45,499 | |
517Subsector | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 49% | 337,24387% of 388,690 | |
51Sector Information | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 62% | 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.
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