Government Wired Telecommunications Carriers Contracts
NAICS 517110 · Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Government wired telecommunications carriers contracts totaled $6.2B across 7,792 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 16.7% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and At&T Enterprises, LLC accounted for $3B (48% of the total). The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $1.4B (23% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,804,062,514 across 1,623 awards with activity that year, a change of -16.7% from $2,165,700,384 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $6,171,629,785 across 7,792 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $1.8B
- Awards in FY2026
- 1,623
- Change vs FY2025
- -16.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $6.2B
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.
Wired Telecommunications Carriers contract spending by year
Federal wired telecommunications carriers contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 517110. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,804,062,514 | 1,623 | -16.7% |
| FY2025 | $2,165,700,384 | 4,585 | -1.6% |
| FY2024 | $2,201,866,886 | 7,091 | n/a |
About government wired telecommunications carriers contracts
Federal spending on wired telecommunications carriers contracts fell 18% from FY2024 ($2.2B) to FY2026 ($1.8B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is highly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 80% of the total. A few large firms win most of this work, so subcontracting can be the easiest way in.
The Department of Defense spends the most on wired telecommunications carriers contracts (23%), followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The states with the most of this work are Virginia, Texas and District of Columbia.
NAICS 517110 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) is part of the Information sector.
Top wired telecommunications carriers government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 517110 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | At&T Enterprises, LLC | $2,977,758,121 | 48.2% |
| 2 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC | $1,021,151,872 | 16.5% |
| 3 | Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc. | $968,737,026 | 15.7% |
| 4 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $154,476,855 | 2.5% |
| 5 | Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation LLC | $152,377,626 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Aoc Connect, LLC | $141,942,873 | 2.3% |
| 7 | CACI NSS, LLC | $74,918,274 | 1.2% |
| 8 | Avaya Federal Solutions, Inc | $73,947,797 | 1.2% |
| 9 | SMS Data Products Group Inc | $65,673,232 | 1.1% |
| 10 | Level 3 Communications, LLC | $55,676,607 | 0.9% |
Agencies buying wired telecommunications carriers services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 517110.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,420,944,914 | 23.0% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,367,885,409 | 22.2% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $581,254,336 | 9.4% |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $554,981,603 | 9.0% |
| 5 | Department of the Treasury | $422,294,091 | 6.8% |
| 6 | Social Security Administration | $356,809,614 | 5.8% |
| 7 | Department of Health and Human Services | $300,853,335 | 4.9% |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $192,873,427 | 3.1% |
| 9 | Department of Agriculture | $175,994,977 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Department of State | $157,406,782 | 2.6% |
Where wired telecommunications carriers contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $1,752,251,284 | 28.4% |
| 2 | Texas | $1,399,743,371 | 22.7% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $1,351,420,828 | 21.9% |
| 4 | Maryland | $473,886,865 | 7.7% |
| 5 | Colorado | $238,429,987 | 3.9% |
| 6 | New York | $115,884,803 | 1.9% |
| 7 | South Carolina | $76,357,555 | 1.2% |
| 8 | Illinois | $75,714,414 | 1.2% |
| 9 | California | $52,442,214 | 0.8% |
| 10 | Alabama | $36,051,417 | 0.6% |
Recent wired telecommunications carriers contract awards
The latest wired telecommunications carriers contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | At&T Enterprises, LLC | Department of Homeland SecuritySTARLINK EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES. | $72,204 | 70B06C26F00001290 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Comcast Business Communications, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityINTERNET SERVICES | $22,740 | 70B02C26F00001299 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc. | Federal Maritime CommissionTHIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR THE CONTINUATION/RENEWAL OF TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES UNDER THE EXISTING LUMEN CONTRACT. | $612,592 | 65310226F00018 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Comcast Government Services LLC | General Services AdministrationHUD OIG INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND CABLING | $376,364 | 47QACA26F0518 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | At&T Enterprises, LLC | Merit Systems Protection BoardEIS AT&T ENTERPRISE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK SERVICES | $663,729 | 41311426F0100MSP |
| Sep 29, 2026 | At&T Enterprises, LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesUCC ETHERFAX, AS A SOFTWARE-AS-A-SERVICE (SAAS) | $146,149 | 7571TE26F80409 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | The Gordian Group, Inc. | Department of AgricultureFY2025 AND 2026 CONSOLIDATED FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | $30,770 | 12639526F0948 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | At&T Enterprises, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityPROVIDE SERVICES CONTACT CENTER CAPABILITY MODERNIZATION PROGRAM | $5,595,638 | 70FA3026F00000246 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC | Department of the InteriorEAC EIS SERVICES | $94,221 | 140D0426F1065 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | At&T Enterprises, LLC | Nuclear Regulatory CommissionENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS (EIS) TASK ORDERS FOR RIV POTS | $10,182 | 31310026F0129 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Comcast Business Communications, LLC | Department of the InteriorISP NETWORK UPGRADE FOR DAVIE FO | $7,800 | 140G0126F0314 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | The Gordian Group, Inc. | Department of AgricultureFCA SITE LICENSES FY 2027 | $10,850 | 12639526F0833 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC | Department of the InteriorENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS (EIS) FOR THE ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME PROVIDING COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR WASHINGTON DC AND GULFPORT, MS. | $143,000 | 140D0426F0970 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC | Department of the InteriorEO 14398: EIS VOICE AND DATA SOLUTIONS FOR PEACE CORPS | $161,110 | 140D0426F0628 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Comcast Business Communications, LLC | Consumer Product Safety CommissionETHERNET SERVICES | $41,712 | 61320626F0046 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Aoc Connect, LLC | Department of DefenseEICT000587EBM - INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDED (ISP) SERVICE - ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS (EIS) | $183,790 | HC101926FA049 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Aoc Connect, LLC | Department of DefenseEICT000580EBM - INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDED (ISP) - ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS (EIS) | $183,790 | HC101926FA048 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Aoc Connect, LLC | Department of DefenseEICT000591EBM - ETHERNET TRANSPORT SERVICE | $375,169 | HC101326FB688 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Aoc Connect, LLC | Department of DefenseEICT000590EBM - ETHERNET TRANSPORT SERVICE | $162,306 | HC101326FB687 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Aoc Connect, LLC | Department of DefenseEICT000589EBM - ETHERNET TRANSPORT SERVICES | $162,876 | HC101326FB685 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Aoc Connect, LLC | Department of DefenseEICT000588EBM - ETHERNET TRANSPORT SERVICES | $175,199 | HC101326FB684 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Aoc Connect, LLC | Department of DefenseSITE SURVEY - COMPLEX | $2,065 | HC101326F0023 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation LLC | Department of AgricultureTHIS IS A CALL ORDER FOR METTEL UTILITY ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR THE USDA, AMS, OA FOR THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 09/30/2026 - 09/29/2027. | $20,000 | 12639526F0700 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Comcast Government Services LLC | Department of DefenseEIMI000400EBM - ETHERNET TRANSPORT SERVICES | $131,417 | HC101326FB668 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Comcast Government Services LLC | Department of DefenseEIMI000399EBM - ETHERNET TRANSPORT SERVICES | $173,454 | HC101326FB667 |
Open wired telecommunications carriers government bids
No open wired telecommunications carriers bids right now. Check the open bids page, which is updated daily from SAM.gov.
How to win government wired telecommunications carriers contracts
Federal wired telecommunications carriers contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 517110. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for wired telecommunications carriers bids, and look for small business set-asides: many wired telecommunications carriers contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government wired telecommunications carriers contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of the Treasury contracts
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Government contracts in Maryland
- Government contracts in Colorado
- At&T Enterprises government contracts
- Verizon Business Network Services government contracts
- Lumen Technologies Government Solutions government contracts
- Booz Allen Hamilton government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government wired telecommunications carriers contracts?
- Federal wired telecommunications carriers contracts use NAICS 517110 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest wired telecommunications carriers government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 517110 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were At&T Enterprises, LLC ($3B), Verizon Business Network Services LLC ($1B) and Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc. ($969M).
- Which agencies buy the most wired telecommunications carriers?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($1.4B), the Department of Veterans Affairs ($1.4B) and the Department of Homeland Security ($581M).
- Where are government wired telecommunications carriers contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal wired telecommunications carriers work is performed in Virginia ($1.8B), Texas ($1.4B) and District of Columbia ($1.4B).
- Is federal spending on wired telecommunications carriers contracts growing?
- Federal wired telecommunications carriers contract obligations fell 18% from FY2024 ($2.2B) to FY2026 ($1.8B). 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 wired telecommunications carriers contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 517110, 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 wired telecommunications carriers contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 517110 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for wired telecommunications carriers work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.