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
$776.9M
Total awards
5,341 awards
Active obligations
$605M
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
$188.9M
Awards
2,403
Average award
$78.6K
Change from FY2024
-47.2%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$70,000

ATT MOBILITY LLC

Offices, Boards and Divisions

PIID
15JA3726F00000004
PSC
5805 - TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT

$1,900

CELLCO PARTNERSHIP

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B20526P00000152
PSC
5805 - TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT

$1,277

AMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC

Department of Veterans Affairs

PIID
36C26226C0110
PSC
7E21 - IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

$12,329

ATT MOBILITY LLC

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

PIID
HC108426FB249
PSC
DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services

$26,251

COXCOM, LLC

US Coast Guard

PIID
70Z02926PNEWO0123
PSC
DG10 - IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE

$346,250

WARREN INSTALLATIONS, INC.

Department of Veterans Affairs

PIID
36C10X26P0026
PSC
N025 - INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS

$2,235

ATT MOBILITY LLC

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

PIID
HC108426FB245
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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