Research the VA federal contracting market for all other telecommunications under NAICS 517810. Compare top federal contractors and market share, reported contract obligations and spending trends, funding-office attribution, recent award activity, and contract types, competition, and procurement methods.
Federal records show $22.6M in net obligations across 62 awards in All Other Telecommunications at the Department of Veterans Affairs from Oct 1, 2021 through Oct 23, 2026. This market accounts for 0.0064% of $349.8B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations decreased 3.8% from $6.9M to $6.6M. 2 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.
FY27 is year-to-date through Oct 23, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.
| Fiscal year | Net obligations | Contract actions | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | $0 | 0 | Complete |
| FY2023 | $2.0M | 26 | Complete |
| FY2024 | $6.9M | 30 | Complete |
| FY2025 | $6.6M | 36 | Complete |
| FY2026 | $7.2M | 49 | Complete |
Oct 24, 2025–Oct 23, 2026, compared with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025.
Findings are selected from matched-period changes in obligations, share, rank, funding offices, concentration, reported set-asides, material award actions, and agency-peer outliers. Related signals are combined, and only material evidence-backed changes are shown. Review the full methodology.
See how positive obligations were attributed across funding offices in the 12 months ending Oct 23, 2026.
76.6% of positive obligations were attributed to HEALTH REVENUE CENTER (00702). That represents $5.2M, up $4K from the preceding 12 months.
Latest 12-month share of positive obligations; the gray segment represents all other reported offices.
USAspending assigns each award to a funding office. That office may differ from the requiring activity, program office, contracting office, individual buyer, or actual customer.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$5.2M
76.6% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$4K
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations increased 0.1% from $5.2M to $5.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 76.0% to 76.6%, a change of +0.6 percentage points.
The latest period contains 5 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$399K
5.8% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$11K
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations increased 2.9% from $387K to $399K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.6% to 5.8%, a change of +0.2 percentage points.
The latest period contains 3 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$335K
4.9% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$304K
1 active prime contractor · 2 awards
Reported obligations increased 961.1% from $32K to $335K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.46% to 4.9%, a change of +4.4 percentage points.
The latest period contains 4 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$243K
3.5% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$200K
1 active prime contractor · 2 awards
Reported obligations increased 468.7% from $43K to $243K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.62% to 3.5%, a change of +2.9 percentage points.
The latest period contains 2 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$154K
2.3% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$154K
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations rose from $0 to $154K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 2.3%, a change of +2.3 percentage points.
The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$106K
1.6% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$85K
2 active prime contractors · 3 awards
Reported obligations increased 393.6% from $22K to $106K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.31% to 1.6%, a change of +1.2 percentage points.
The latest period contains 4 actions across 3 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$83K
1.2% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
−$417K
2 active prime contractors · 3 awards
Reported obligations decreased 83.4% from $500K to $83K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 7.3% to 1.2%, a change of −6.0 percentage points.
The latest period contains 4 actions across 3 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 10 awards.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$70K
1.0% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$70K
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations rose from $0 to $70K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 1.0%, a change of +1.0 percentage points.
The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$66K
0.96% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$4K
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations increased 6.0% from $62K to $66K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.90% to 0.96%, a change of +0.1 percentage points.
The latest period contains 2 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 2 awards.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$35K
0.51% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$35K
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations rose from $0 to $35K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.51%, a change of +0.5 percentage points.
The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$0
0% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
−$68K
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $68K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.98% to 0%, a change of −1.0 percentage points.
The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$0
0% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
−$68K
0 active prime contractors · 0 awards
Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $68K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.98% to 0%, a change of −1.0 percentage points.
The latest period contains 0 actions across 0 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
−$53K
0% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
−$88K
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations moved from $35K in net obligations to $53K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.51% to 0%, a change of −0.5 percentage points.
The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
−$162K
0% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
−$416K
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations moved from $254K in net obligations to $162K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.7% to 0%, a change of −3.7 percentage points.
The latest period contains 3 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
From Oct 24, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026, 20 awards had positive obligations totaling $6.9M. Sss was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 78.6% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 4.5%.
Compared with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025. Based on 20 current awards and 24 preceding awards with positive net obligations.
Directional color and the Up or Down labels show historical movement only. Green does not mean favorable and red does not mean unfavorable; neither predicts a future procurement method.
Compared with the NAICS 517810 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 51.8 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share matches the peer median, delivery-order obligation share is 51.8 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 83.6% higher.
| Measure | This market | Peer median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent-IDV obligation share | 4.5% | 56.3% | -51.8 pts |
| Reported full-and-open obligation share | 0% | 0% | 0.0 pts |
| Delivery-order obligation share | 4.5% | 56.3% | -51.8 pts |
| Median positive award obligations | $51K | $28K | +83.6% |
The peer median gives each of the 3 eligible agency markets equal weight. The included agency markets are:
Agency mission, scale, and acquisition context can differ. Peer position does not establish market attractiveness or predict a future procurement method.
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definitive Contract(D) | 4 | $5.7M | 83.2% |
| Purchase Order(B) | 13 | $850K | 12.3% |
| Delivery Order(C) | 3 | $313K | 4.5% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDC(B) | 3 | $313K | 4.5% |
| Not reported | 17 | $6.6M | 95.5% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Award(S) | 3 | $313K | 4.5% |
| Not reported | 17 | $6.6M | 95.5% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE) | 4 | $5.4M | 78.6% |
| Simplified Acquisition(SP1) | 10 | $633K | 9.2% |
| Sp1(SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION) | 4 | $434K | 6.3% |
| Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP) | 1 | $385K | 5.6% |
| Only One Source(SSS) | 1 | $28K | 0.41% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C(NOT COMPETED) | 3 | $5.4M | 78.0% |
| Competed Under SAP(F) | 6 | $558K | 8.1% |
| Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D) | 1 | $385K | 5.6% |
| G(NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP) | 2 | $346K | 5.0% |
| F(COMPETED UNDER SAP) | 2 | $88K | 1.3% |
| Not Competed Under SAP(G) | 4 | $75K | 1.1% |
| Other reported values | 2 | $63K | 0.91% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not reported | 20 | $6.9M | 100.0% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE) | 4 | $5.4M | 78.5% |
| SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2) | 4 | $399K | 5.8% |
| Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH) | 2 | $57K | 0.82% |
| Less Than or Equal to the Micro-Purchase Threshold(MPT) | 1 | $813 | 0.010% |
| Not reported | 9 | $1.0M | 14.9% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| J(FIRM FIXED PRICE) | 8 | $5.9M | 84.8% |
| Firm Fixed Price(J) | 12 | $1.0M | 15.2% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support- Professional: Emergency Response/Disaster Planning/Preparedness Support(R429) | 2 | $5.3M | 77.3% |
| Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies(J065) | 4 | $707K | 10.2% |
| Support- Professional: Communications(R426) | 1 | $385K | 5.6% |
| Family & Internal Medicine Services(Q509) | 1 | $154K | 2.2% |
| IT and Telecom - Platform as A Service: Database, Mainframe, Middleware(DH10) | 3 | $123K | 1.8% |
| IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services(DG11) | 3 | $111K | 1.6% |
| Other reported values | 6 | $89K | 1.3% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs(3600) | 20 | $6.9M | 100.0% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Acquisition Center Fredericksburg (36c10g)(36C10G) | 1 | $5.2M | 75.9% |
| 250-Network Contract Office 10 (36c250)(36C250) | 4 | $1.0M | 14.5% |
| 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36c257)(36C257) | 2 | $243K | 3.5% |
| 262-Network Contract Office 22 (36c262)(36C262) | 4 | $149K | 2.2% |
| 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36c261)(36C261) | 2 | $83K | 1.2% |
| Network Contract Office 23 (36c263)(36C263) | 3 | $72K | 1.0% |
| Other reported values | 4 | $112K | 1.6% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36C25726D0062(3600) | 2 | $243K | 3.5% |
| 36C24626D0089(3600) | 1 | $70K | 1.0% |
| Not reported | 17 | $6.6M | 95.5% |
Calculations group latest-period actions by award, retain awards with positive net obligations for share denominators, and use each award's latest reported USAspending procurement fields as of Oct 23, 2026. Blank competition, pricing, PSC, or parent-IDV values remain not reported; they are not inferred. Offer counts must be positive and below the FPDS 999 placeholder. Awarding organizations can differ from the funding agency that defines this page.
Latest 12-month market share, concentration, and complete prime contractor rankings across the period shown.
Based on $6.6M in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Oct 23, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025.
Last 12mo obligation volume: Highest positive obligations first; net deobligations follow by magnitude; contractors with no activity in the last 12 months follow by all-period obligations. Ranks use the complete contractor list and remain fixed when search narrows the results.
Last 12mo obligations
$5.2M
79.0%
Dollar movement
+$4K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
5 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 1 | 1 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 0 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$464K
7.0%
Dollar movement
+$15K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
2 awards
5 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 2 | 3 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 0 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$243K
3.7%
Dollar movement
+$200K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
2 awards
2 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 1 |
| Not reported | 2 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 0 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$154K
2.3%
Dollar movement
+$154K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
1 action
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 1 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 0 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$152K
2.3%
Dollar movement
−$237K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
7 awards
12 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 7 | 5 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 7 | 5 |
Last 12mo obligations
$92K
1.4%
Dollar movement
+$92K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
1 action
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 1 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 0 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$83K
1.3%
Dollar movement
−$73K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
2 awards
3 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 2 | 8 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 0 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$70K
1.1%
Dollar movement
+$70K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
1 action
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 1 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$35K
0.53%
Dollar movement
+$35K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
1 action
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 1 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$31K
0.47%
Dollar movement
+$31K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
1 action
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 1 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 0 |
Last 12mo obligations
$29K
0.43%
Dollar movement
+$834
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
2 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 1 | 1 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 1 |
Last 12mo obligations
$25K
0.38%
Dollar movement
+$12K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
2 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 1 | 1 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 1 |
Last 12mo obligations
$8K
0.12%
Dollar movement
−$15K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
2 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 1 | 1 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 1 |
Last 12mo obligations
$2K
0.030%
Dollar movement
+$2K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
1 action
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 1 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$813
0.010%
Dollar movement
+$813
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
1 action
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 1 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 0 |
None reported.
Recent contract actions with unusually large obligation changes or meaningful shifts in contractor and funding-office activity.
This action
−$635K
HEALTH REVENUE CENTER (00702)
DE-OB REMAINING FUNDS FOR BASE PERIOD
Why it stands out
The award contracted while the contractor grew overall.
The action removed $635K while the contractor rose $4K.
This action
+$385K
552-DAYTON (00552)
VISN 10 TELE TOWN HALLS
Why it stands out
A new award added obligations despite weaker contractor activity.
The action represented 5.8% of the market’s latest 12-month positive obligations while the contractor’s obligations fell $237K overall.
This action
+$393K
506-ANN ARBOR (00506)
VOCERA LICENSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES OPTION YEAR THREE (3)
Why it stands out
One action represented 5.9% of the market’s latest 12-month positive obligations.
At $393K, the action was large enough to materially affect the latest 12-month market picture.
This action
+$192K
674-TEMPLE (00674)
TELEMETRY SYSTEM UPGRADE
Why it stands out
The contractor climbed 5 positions in this market.
It now ranks #3 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.
This action
+$154K
250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)
SPACELABS TELEMETRY EQUIPMENT
Why it stands out
No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.
The base action placed the contractor #4 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.
This action
−$109K
756-EL PASO (00756)
ELP TELE-TOWNHALL - DECREASE EXCESS FUNDS FROM OPTION YEAR 1
Why it stands out
This award recorded a material contraction.
The action removed $109K. A deobligation does not by itself show lower requirement demand.
Answers based on reported federal contract data.
In the 12 months through October 23, 2026, THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC., ALVAREZ LLC, and NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, LLC were the leading VA all other telecommunications prime contractors by positive obligations.
THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC.
$5,240,558 in positive obligations
$464,229 in positive obligations
$242,873 in positive obligations
Rankings use reported USAspending award data.
Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported VA activity in the all other telecommunications market decreased 3.8% from $6,889,411 in the preceding 12 months to $6,626,083 in the 12 months through October 23, 2026.
Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.
Recent VA contract award activity reported in the all other telecommunications market included actions for THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC., EASIER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC., and ALVAREZ LLC during the 12 months through October 23, 2026.
THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC. · PIID 36C10G24C0003
Deobligation P00005 · June 17, 2026 · Action obligation: -$635,399
EASIER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. · PIID 36C25026C0053
Base award · January 30, 2026 · Action obligation: +$385,000
ALVAREZ LLC · PIID 36C25023P0863
Modification P00004 · March 31, 2026 · Action obligation: +$393,135
NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, LLC · PIID 36C25726N0490
Base award · August 14, 2026 · Action obligation: +$192,262
SPACELABS HEALTHCARE LLC · PIID 36C25026P1123
Base award · September 24, 2026 · Action obligation: +$154,158
EASIER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. · PIID 36C25724P0524
Deobligation P00005 · October 19, 2026 · Action obligation: -$108,500
Action obligations are transaction-level amounts, not current award-level obligations.
From October 24, 2025 through October 23, 2026, VA reported 20 positive-obligation awards for all other telecommunications under NAICS 517810. The leading award type was definitive contract. The leading reported procedure was sss.
Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.
Sweetspot connects opportunity qualification, competitive research, capture, and proposal work in one workspace.
Reported obligations include contract actions from October 1, 2021 through October 23, 2026. Set-aside and business-size fields reflect award records, not a contractor's current eligibility.
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