Southern Light LLC
- UEI
- DMR4ET1ZBEM5
- CAGE
- 1WES1
- Primary NAICS
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Website
- uniti.com
- Founded
- 2016
- Employees
- 251-1K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1B-$10B
- Industry
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- Telecommunication Services
- Diversified Telecommunication Services
- Integrated Telecommunication Services
- SIC code
- 73 Business Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $104,856 |
| FY2025 | $708,921 |
| FY2024 | -$306,745 |
| FY2023 | $467,440 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Navy | $46,260 | |
| 2 | Defense Health Agency | $26,760 | |
| 3 | Defense Information Systems Agency | $19,555 | |
| 4 | Air Force | $8,057 | |
| 5 | Missile Defense Agency | $4,224 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Southern Light LLC is a telecommunications company based in Mobile, Alabama, specializing in providing fiber optic network services and high-speed internet connectivity to federal government agencies. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2002, the company offers advanced telecommunications infrastructure solutions primarily to defense and civilian federal agencies. As a for-profit corporate entity, Southern Light has established itself as a critical provider of telecommunications services that support national security, defense operations, and government communication networks across multiple locations in the southeastern United States.
The company has been awarded numerous prime federal contract awards primarily from agencies such as the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Air Force Materiel Command, Naval Sea Systems Command, Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These contracts typically involve providing specialized telecommunications services including Ethernet circuits ranging from 50 Mbps to 10 Gigabits, fiber optic cable maintenance, leased communication services, and internet connectivity for military installations and federal facilities. While most of their contracts have not been designated as small business set-asides, Southern Light has received some awards under small business classifications. Their contract values range from modest amounts like $12,000 for internet services to substantial contracts exceeding $700,000 for comprehensive fiber optic network maintenance and connectivity solutions.
Southern Light LLC holds a significant single-award Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract with the Air Force Materiel Command valued at $700,000 for fiber optic cable maintenance services. This IDV, awarded on June 24, 2021, with a completion date of June 23, 2026, has enabled the company to receive multiple delivery orders for maintaining fiber optic networks across different Air Force sites. The contract allows Southern Light to provide ongoing maintenance and repair of critical fiber optic networks supporting Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force communications infrastructure. Through this IDV and associated delivery orders, Southern Light has been able to support communication networks at various military installations, demonstrating its capability to provide essential telecommunications infrastructure maintenance services to federal agencies.
Quick answers
Is Southern Light LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Southern Light LLC's SAM.gov registration expired on October 20, 2026.
How much has Southern Light LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $708,921 to Southern Light LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $974,473 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Southern Light LLC rank among federal contractors?
Southern Light LLC ranked #22 in PSC D305, #34 in PSC D304 and #38 in NAICS 517911 in FY2025.
What is Southern Light LLC's most recent federal award?
Southern Light LLC's most recent federal contract award is SLLC000104EBM, 622.08MB telecommunications service (HC101325PA388), from Defense Information Systems Agency, on August 25, 2025.
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- Federal contract awards
- IDV awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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