NAICS 517112: Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) is NAICS code 517112. A business is small under it with 1,500 employees or fewer. 4 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,500 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 4
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $285.6 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 6%
- Small businesses registered
- 840
Open federal contracts for wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite)
- 36 CONS/CPTS WIFI
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Mobile & Data Services for the U.S. Embassy Panama
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
- US Embassy Yaounde Cellphone Services
✦ The U.S. Embassy in Yaounde, Cameroon wants a contractor to provide mobile phone service for about 500 lines used for official purposes.
Due in 33 daysNov 6, 2026
- Small Business Event | 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement | Cleveland Ohio Dec 8-9 | Amendment 5
Due in 66 daysDec 9, 2026
What NAICS 517112 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 517112:
- Beeper (i.e., radio pager) communication carriers
- Cellular telephone communication carriers
- Cellular telephone service carriers
- Mobile telephone communication carriers (except satellite)
- Paging services (except satellite)
- Radio paging services communications carriers
- Ship-to-shore broadcasting communication carriers (except satellite)
- Telecommunications carriers, cellular telephone
- Telephone communications carriers, wireless (except satellite)
- Two-way paging communication carriers (except satellite)
- Wireless data communication carriers (except satellite)
- Wireless Internet service providers (except satellite)
- Wireless telephone communications carriers (except satellite)
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 517112
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 517112, your business must have 1,500 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite)
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 517112 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Information Systems Agency | $266.3 million |
| Department of the Army | $179.5 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $164.2 million |
| Department of the Navy | $94.9 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $47.1 million |
| Department of State | $18.9 million |
| Office of the Comptroller of the Currency | $9.5 million |
| Defense Health Agency | $7.6 million |
Open notices right now come from Department of State (2), Dept of Defense (1) and Department of Veterans Affairs (1).
Set-asides on open 517112 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
- Total small business set-aside: 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
840 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 517112, most of them in Virginia (139), Texas (76), Florida (71), California (61) and Maryland (56). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 517112 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $212.3 million |
| FY2025 | $302.1 million |
| FY2026 | $285.6 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $24.2 million |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- 517121 Telecommunications Resellers
- 517122 Agents for Wireless Telecommunications Services
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 517112?
517112 is the 2022 NAICS code for Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite). The Census Bureau's index lists work such as beeper (i.e., radio pager) communication carriers, cellular telephone communication carriers, cellular telephone service carriers under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 517112?
1,500 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite)?
Yes. 4 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 517112 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $285.6 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 517112 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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