Wired Telecommunications Carriers

NAICS 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) encompasses businesses primarily engaged in operating and providing access to wired telecommunications infrastructure and services. These services include transmission of voice, data, text, sound, and video using electronic switching and transmission technologies. The category covers landline, fiber optic, cable, and DSL internet service providers that deliver telecommunications connectivity through physical network infrastructure.

Recent federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a diverse range of telecommunications services, predominantly supporting military and federal agency communication requirements. Typical awards range from $10,000 to $1.5 million, with performance periods spanning 12 to 60 months. Frequently awarded entities include Deutsche Telekom Business Solutions, BT (British Telecommunications), Pacific Bell/AT&T, Granite Telecommunications, and GTT Global Telecom Government Services. Most awards are competitively solicited without specific set-asides, though some opportunities target small businesses or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Performance locations are predominantly international, with significant concentration in Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, Italy) and continental United States, supporting military installations, embassies, and federal facilities.

Federal contract opportunities in this category focus on procuring comprehensive telecommunications services such as internet connectivity, local and long-distance telephone services, cable television, and dedicated network circuits. Recent opportunities include solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of State, and various military branches. Specific requirements often involve establishing high-speed internet connections, maintaining local exchange services, upgrading telecommunications infrastructure from legacy systems to modern IP-based networks, and providing specialized services like guest Wi-Fi for medical facilities. Performance locations span domestic and international sites, with many opportunities targeting military installations, diplomatic compounds, and federal agency facilities.