Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 517112: Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 517112.

NAICS 517112 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$733.1M
Total awards
5,074 awards
Active obligations
$582.8M
Size standard
1,500 employees

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 517112 covers wireless telecommunications carriers that operate radio-based voice and data networks, manage spectrum-based services, maintain wireless switching and transmission equipment, and provide subscriber access to mobile communication services.

Federal opportunities under 517112 typically involve provisioning mobile voice and data service, network operations and maintenance contracts, spectrum management support, service-level commitments for coverage and throughput, and integration with government telecommunications infrastructure.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$177.9M
Awards
2,386
Average award
$74.6K
Change from FY2024
-46.6%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$3,556

ATT MOBILITY LLC

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

PIID
HC108426FB146
PSC
DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services

$3,556

ATT MOBILITY LLC

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

PIID
HC108426FB136
PSC
DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services

$2,796

ATT MOBILITY LLC

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

PIID
HC108426FB120
PSC
DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services

$2,159

ATT MOBILITY LLC

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

PIID
HC108426FB135
PSC
DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services

$2,796

ATT MOBILITY LLC

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

PIID
HC108426FB125
PSC
DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services

$2,166

ATT MOBILITY LLC

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

PIID
HC108426FB112
PSC
DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services

$2,166

ATT MOBILITY LLC

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

PIID
HC108426FB113
PSC
DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services

$2,270

ATT MOBILITY LLC

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

PIID
HC108426FB115
PSC
DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 517112?
  • Provide mobile voice and data service subscriptions, number provisioning, and monthly billing for a government workforce across commercial wireless networks.
  • Operate and maintain wireless network infrastructure including cell site radios, backhaul links, base station software updates, and network monitoring through a managed network operations center.
  • Deliver dedicated spectrum-based wireless service such as private LTE or 5G network operations under carrier authorization for government campuses.
  • Manage roaming agreements, interconnection with public switched networks, and service-level troubleshooting for prioritized mobile communications.
When is NAICS 517112 a weak fit?
  • Telecommunications equipment manufacturers: firms that design and produce radio, switch, or antenna hardware where primary activity is manufacturing rather than operating wireless service networks.
  • Cell site landlords and tower leasing companies that only lease space and handle real estate obligations without operating the wireless network or providing subscriber services.
  • IT managed service providers that manage devices, mobile device management, or applications but do not provision SIMs, carry voice/data traffic, or operate radio access networks.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 517112?
  • Solicitation specifies service-level agreements for mobile coverage, minimum throughput per user, latency targets, and requirements for prioritized or dedicated circuits.
  • Scope requests evidence of carrier authorization to operate on specified spectrum, details of network operations center capabilities, and procedures for provisioning phone numbers and SIM management.
  • Contract language requires billing for recurring service plans, aggregated usage reporting, and interconnect or roaming agreement descriptions with public networks.

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