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NAICS Code· 811213

NAICS 811213: Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance

NAICS 811213 - Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance covers the specialized technical services required to keep critical communication infrastructure operational. This includes the diagnostic testing, repair, and preventative maintenance of hardware used for voice, data, and network transmissions.

1
Active Contracts
$63.1M
Total Obligations (12mo)
60
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
22
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-27.9%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 811213.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 811213 - Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance covers the specialized technical services required to keep critical communication infrastructure operational. This includes the diagnostic testing, repair, and preventative maintenance of hardware used for voice, data, and network transmi...

NAICS 811213 - Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance covers the specialized technical services required to keep critical communication infrastructure operational. This includes the diagnostic testing, repair, and preventative maintenance of hardware used for voice, data, and network transmissions. In the government contracting landscape, this sector is essential for maintaining mission-critical connectivity, ensuring that hardware remains functional in diverse environments ranging from standard office settings to tactical field operations. The competitive landscape features a mix of specialized technology firms and diversified contractors. Key players include High Plains Computing Inc, Onix Networking Corp, and Open Text Inc, alongside a variety of smaller technical service providers such as Comptech Computer Technologies, Inc and Medianow, Inc. This indicates a market where both large-scale systems integrators and niche technical specialists compete for maintenance and sustainment contracts. Procurement is heavily driven by the Department of Defense and the Department of State, which require extensive communication uptime for global operations. Other significant buyers include the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The concentration of awards within these agencies suggests that demand is primarily driven by national security, diplomatic communications, and large-scale federal infrastructure management.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 811213, ranked by dollars won.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 811213, 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. · 29,424 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

67%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

0%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

29,424

88% of 33,266 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

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
811213This Code
Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Usually Single-Bid167%
29,42488% of 33,266
81121NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid172%
230,19890% of 257,158
8112Industry Group
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Usually Single-Bid172%
230,19890% of 257,158
811Subsector
Usually Single-Bid163%
414,52389% of 466,090
81Sector
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Usually Single-Bid164%
527,85088% of 597,349

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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NAICS 811213 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

NAICS code 811213 stands for Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance. It is a North American Industry Classification System code used by the federal government to classify business activity for procurement and contracting purposes.

Recently Posted in Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance

NAICS: 811213
Closed
SLED
Installation Services For Public Safety Two-Way Radios
Solicitation # 2026-IFB-LM-0416
The City of Pasadena seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive installation, removal, programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning services for its mission-critical two-way radio fleet, which includes over 2,500 Motorola XTL and APX series radios operating on a SmartZone trunked system. These radios support public safety and municipal operations across multiple departments including Police, Fire, Public Works, Water and Power, Transportation, and others. Services must be performed on a wide range of City-owned vehicles and equipment—from patrol cars and fire trucks to ambulances, utility vehicles, heavy equipment transporters, mobile command units, and specialty response trailers—ensuring minimal downtime and uninterrupted operational readiness. Work must comply with Motorola installation standards, industry best practices, and City requirements, including fabrication of custom mounting hardware, antenna installation, wiring, and full system documentation. All installations must adhere to prevailing wage laws under the California Labor Code, including Sections 1720 et seq. and 1777.5 for apprenticeship compliance, along with federal and state environmental regulations and the Pasadena Living Wage Ordinance. Contractors must hold a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov and comply with all federal, state, and local labor, environmental, and data security standards, including PCI DSS, HIPAA, and CJIS protocols. Performance is strictly limited to the City of Pasadena, California, with acceptance criteria determined by the City based on compliance with technical, legal, and quality benchmarks. Work must be completed within 90 days of purchase order issuance and all deliverables, including documentation and digital files, become City property. The City reserves the right to inspect, audit, and require correction of defective work at no additional cost, with all records maintained for a minimum of three years. Termination may occur with fifteen calendar days’ written notice, and change orders are required for any additional work, with no payment allowed without prior written approval. No explicit contract value, pricing details, or evaluation factors are provided, and while no formal special requirements section exists, compliance with labor, safety, and data standards is embedded throughout the agreement. Proposals must be submitted by August 13, 2026, to the City’s Purchasing Division in Pasadena, with no electronic portal specified for submission.
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3 months ago

CLOSED

2 months ago
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