Government Telecommunications Resellers Contracts
NAICS 517310 · Telecommunications Resellers
Government telecommunications resellers contracts totaled $2.5B across 11 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were up 27.7% versus FY2025, and the Department of Transportation accounted for $2.5B (100% of the total). The District of Columbia was the largest place of performance, with $1.9B (73% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,171,985,532 across 11 awards with activity that year, a change of +27.7% from $918,037,660 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,549,064,840 across 11 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $1.2B
- Awards in FY2026
- 11
- Change vs FY2025
- +27.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.5B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Telecommunications Resellers contract spending by year
Federal telecommunications resellers contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 517310. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,171,985,532 | 11 | +27.7% |
| FY2025 | $918,037,660 | 11 | +100% |
| FY2024 | $459,041,648 | 11 | n/a |
About government telecommunications resellers contracts
Federal spending on telecommunications resellers contracts rose 155% from FY2024 ($459M) to FY2026 ($1.2B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
The Department of Transportation spends the most on telecommunications resellers contracts (100%). The states with the most of this work are District of Columbia and Florida.
NAICS 517310 (Telecommunications Resellers) is part of the Information sector.
Top telecommunications resellers government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 517310 (Telecommunications Resellers).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harris Corporation | $2,549,064,840 | 100.0% |
Agencies buying telecommunications resellers services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 517310.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Transportation | $2,549,064,840 | 100.0% |
Where telecommunications resellers contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $1,853,420,736 | 72.7% |
| 2 | Florida | $695,644,104 | 27.3% |
Recent telecommunications resellers contract awards
The latest telecommunications resellers contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2021 | Harris Corporation | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER AWARD IS TO ADD FUNDING FOR FTI TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. | $2,310,378,129 | 693KA821F00222 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | Harris Corporation | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER AWARD IS TO ADD FUNDING FOR FTI TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. THIS DELIVERY ORDER SUCCEEDS DELIVERY ORDER 0004 AND DELIVERY ORDER 0015. DELIVERY ORDER 0004, DELIVERY | $180,580,986 | DTFA0102D03006CALL0018 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | Harris Corporation | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER AWARD IS TO ADD FUNDING FOR FTI TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. THIS DELIVERY ORDER SUCCEEDS DELIVERY ORDER 0004 AND DELIVERY ORDER 0015. DELIVERY ORDER 0004, DELIVERY | $113,130,847 | DTFA0102D03006CALL0017 |
| Sep 28, 2011 | Harris Corporation | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER AWARD IS TO ADD FUNDING FOR FTI TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. THIS DELIVERY ORDER SUCCEEDS DELIVERY ORDER 0004 AND DELIVERY ORDER 0015. DELIVERY ORDER 0004, DELIVERY | $1,240,322,565 | DTFA0102D03006CALL0016 |
| Jun 19, 2007 | Harris Corporation | Department of TransportationCLIN: 5001MW, FTI-MW SUPPORT SERVICES, FIXED PRICE. TASK ORDER: N/A. ADD FUNDING TO HARRIS/FTI FOR CONTRACT SUPPORT START UP COSTS FOR FTI MICROWAVE SERVICES NETWORK. DTFA01-02-D-03006/0012 - HARRIS. | $57,644,132 | DTFA0102D03006CALL0012 |
| Dec 5, 2006 | Harris Corporation | Department of TransportationFUNDING FOR MISSION SUPPORT FTI REMOTE ACCESS CAPABILITY (FRAC). DTFA01-02-D-03006/0011. [TID: 23156]. DOP: 74. | $102,399,338 | DTFA0102D03006CALL0011 |
| Feb 1, 2005 | Harris Corporation | Department of TransportationDAFIS UDO RECONSTRUCT W/O ADVANCE | $581,427,613 | DTFA0102D03006CALL0010 |
| Oct 25, 2004 | Harris Corporation | Department of TransportationMISSION SUPPORT - T&M TASK ORDERS | $1,319,212 | DTFA0102D03006CALL0008 |
| Dec 12, 2003 | Harris Corporation | Department of TransportationSUMMARIZED LEGACY LINES FROM ACQUIRE | $101,646,307 | DTFA0102D03006CALL0006 |
| Oct 20, 2003 | Harris Corporation | Department of TransportationDAFIS UDO RECONSTRUCT W/O ADVANCE | $681,225,184 | DTFA0102D03006CALL0002 |
| Oct 20, 2003 | Harris Corporation | Department of TransportationDAFIS UDO RECONSTRUCT W/O ADVANCE | $1,590,352,857 | DTFA0102D03006CALL0001 |
Open telecommunications resellers government bids
No open telecommunications resellers bids right now. Check the open bids page, which is updated daily from SAM.gov.
How to win government telecommunications resellers contracts
Federal telecommunications resellers contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 517310. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for telecommunications resellers bids, and look for small business set-asides: many telecommunications resellers contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government telecommunications resellers contracts?
- Federal telecommunications resellers contracts use NAICS 517310 (Telecommunications Resellers). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest telecommunications resellers government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 517310 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Harris Corporation ($2.5B).
- Which agencies buy the most telecommunications resellers?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Transportation ($2.5B).
- Where are government telecommunications resellers contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal telecommunications resellers work is performed in District of Columbia ($1.9B) and Florida ($696M).
- Is federal spending on telecommunications resellers contracts growing?
- Federal telecommunications resellers contract obligations rose 155% from FY2024 ($459M) to FY2026 ($1.2B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for telecommunications resellers contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 517310, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government telecommunications resellers contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 517310 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for telecommunications resellers work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.