Subcontracting opportunities: NAICS 517410, Satellite Telecommunications
19 prime contractors held small business subcontracting plans on 72 federal satellite telecommunications contracts (NAICS 517410) in FY2022–FY2024, worth $6.3B including options. Only primes that aren't small businesses need these plans, and each one sets goals for work the prime gives to small businesses, so these are the companies looking for small subcontractors in this industry.
- Primes with plans
- 19
- Plan contracts
- 72
- Agencies
- 12
- Total value
- $6.3B
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Primes with subcontracting plans in 517410
Most plan contracts first. “Recent subcontracts” counts the subcontracts each prime reported among the 125 most recent reports in this code.
| Prime contractor | Plan contracts | Value | Main agencies | Recent subcontracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inmarsat Government, Inc.Reston, VA · part of Stratos Government Services Inc. | 11 | $55.9M | Defense Information Systems Agency | — |
| Ses Government Solutions, Inc.Reston, VA · part of Ses Space & Defense Inc. | 10 | $128M | Defense Information Systems Agency, Federal Acquisition Service+2 more | — |
| Global Enterprise Solutions, Inc.Sterling, VA | 8 | $138M | Defense Information Systems Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency+1 more | — |
| Iridium Satellite LLCTempe, AZ | 7 | $26.1M | Defense Information Systems Agency, Department of the Air Force | — |
| Ultisat, Inc.Laurel, MD | 6 | $50.7M | Defense Information Systems Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation+1 more | — |
| Trace Systems Inc.Vienna, VA · part of Trace Systems Holdings Inc. | 5 | $20.9M | Defense Information Systems Agency | — |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp.Hawthorne, CA | 4 | $870M | Defense Information Systems Agency | — |
| NIC4 IncTampa, FL · part of Network Innovations Inc | 3 | $30.1M | Defense Information Systems Agency, Department of the Army | — |
| Hughes Network SystemsGermantown, MD | 3 | $3.6M | Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs+1 more | — |
| Artel, LLCHerndon, VA | 2 | $102M | Defense Information Systems Agency | — |
| Comtech Mobile Datacom LLCGermantown, MD · part of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. | 2 | $39.4M | Federal Acquisition Service | — |
| Orolia Government Systems IncRochester, NY | 2 | $13.2M | Department of the Army | — |
| Satcom Direct Government, Inc.Melbourne, FL | 2 | $8.4M | Department of the Air Force, Forest Service | — |
| Eutelsat America Corp.Washington, DC | 2 | $4.6M | United States Agency for Global Media, BBG | — |
| Intuitive Machines, LLCHouston, TX | 1 | $4.8B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | — |
| Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationHerndon, VA · part of Northrop Grumman Corporation | 1 | $20.6M | Department of the Air Force | 11$909K |
| Peraton Government Communications Inc.Herndon, VA | 1 | $7M | Department of the Navy | 3$8.8M |
| By Light Professional It Services LLCMcLean, VA | 1 | $4.9M | Defense Information Systems Agency | — |
| Globecomm Systems Inc.Hauppauge, NY | 1 | $1.2M | United States Agency for Global Media, BBG | — |
Recent subcontracts to small businesses
Of the 125 most recent subcontracts primes reported under NAICS 517410 since Oct 10, 2023, 38 went to small businesses, worth $9.4M.
| Date | Small business | Prime | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | M2 Technology, Inc.TX | Asrc Federal System Solutions, LLCDepartment of the Air Force | $123K |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Sterling Computers CorporationSD | Boeing Company, theDefense Information Systems Agency | $54.2K |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Titanium, Inc.IL | Boeing Company, theDefense Information Systems Agency | $113K |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Assured Space Access Technologies IncAZ | Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationDepartment of the Air Force | $30K |
| Jul 10, 2025 | M2 Technology, Inc.TX | Asrc Federal System Solutions, LLCDepartment of the Air Force | $45.2K |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Oneil & Associates IncOH | L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc.Department of the Army | $147K |
| May 20, 2025 | Sterling Computers CorporationSD | Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationDepartment of the Air Force | $250K |
| May 1, 2025 | August Schell Enterprises, Inc.MD | Lockheed Martin CorporationDepartment of the Air Force | $66.2K |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Integrity Communications Solutions, Inc.CO | Asrc Federal System Solutions, LLCDepartment of the Air Force | $116K |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Sterling Computers CorporationSD | L-3 National Security Solutions IncDepartment of the Air Force | $884K |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Assured Space Access Technologies IncAZ | Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationDepartment of the Air Force | $10K |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Epoch Concepts LLCCO | Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationDepartment of the Air Force | $75.4K |
| Mar 4, 2025 | August Schell Enterprises, Inc.MD | Lockheed Martin CorporationDepartment of the Air Force | $44.4K |
| Feb 27, 2025 | M2 Technology, Inc.TX | Asrc Federal System Solutions, LLCDepartment of the Air Force | $45.9K |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Canfield Consulting Group, LLCMD | Lockheed Martin CorporationDepartment of the Air Force | $74.6K |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Pifinity, Inc.VA | Lockheed Martin CorporationDepartment of the Air Force | $96.2K |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Integrity Communications Solutions, Inc.CO | Asrc Federal System Solutions, LLCDepartment of the Air Force | $116K |
| Jan 2, 2025 | M2 Technology, Inc.TX | Asrc Federal System Solutions, LLCDepartment of the Air Force | $31K |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Strictly Technology, LLCFL | Lockheed Martin CorporationDepartment of the Air Force | $227K |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Sterling Computers CorporationSD | Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationDepartment of the Air Force | $82.1K |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Acces I O Products, IncCA | L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc.Department of the Army | $48.8K |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Oneil & Associates IncOH | L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc.Department of the Army | $1.1M |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Sterling Computers CorporationSD | Boeing Company, theDefense Information Systems Agency | $132K |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Sterling Computers CorporationSD | Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationDepartment of the Air Force | $76K |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Sterling Computers CorporationSD | Asrc Federal System Solutions, LLCDepartment of the Air Force | $62.8K |
Small businesses winning these subcontracts
- Sterling Computers Corporation, SD: 9 subcontracts, $1.6M
- M2 Technology, Inc., TX: 5 subcontracts, $310K
- Canfield Consulting Group, LLC, MD: 4 subcontracts, $2.5M
- Integrity Communications Solutions, Inc., CO: 3 subcontracts, $346K
- August Schell Enterprises, Inc., MD: 3 subcontracts, $155K
- Oneil & Associates Inc, OH: 2 subcontracts, $1.3M
- Pifinity, Inc., VA: 2 subcontracts, $703K
- Vitec Inc, GA: 2 subcontracts, $144K
- Assured Space Access Technologies Inc, AZ: 2 subcontracts, $40K
- Synmax, Inc., TX: 1 subcontract, $1.8M
- Strictly Technology, LLC, FL: 1 subcontract, $227K
- Titanium, Inc., IL: 1 subcontract, $113K
- Epoch Concepts LLC, CO: 1 subcontract, $75.4K
- Acces I O Products, Inc, CA: 1 subcontract, $48.8K
- Stac Computers, Inc., MI: 1 subcontract, $32.5K
Which agencies
| Agency | Plan contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Defense Information Systems Agency | 44 | $1.2B |
| Department of the Air Force | 5 | $190M |
| Federal Acquisition Service | 5 | $72.6M |
| United States Agency for Global Media, BBG | 5 | $9.9M |
| Department of the Army | 3 | $22.1M |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | 3 | $3.9M |
| Department of the Navy | 2 | $7.9M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 1 | $4.8B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 1 | $1.8M |
| Forest Service | 1 | $1.6M |
Where the work is
Virginia (27), Maryland (16), District of Columbia (5), California (5), Arizona (4), Florida (4), Hawaii (3), New York (2), Colorado (2), Texas (1), and 3 more.
How to win subcontracts with these primes
- Register in the prime's supplier portal. Most large primes have one, usually under “supplier diversity” or “small business programs” on their website. Buyers search it when they need a subcontractor, so list your NAICS codes, certifications and past work.
- Contact the small business liaison officer. Every prime with a plan names someone to run it. Find them through the supplier portal, or for defense primes in DoD's prime contractor directory. Send a one-page capability statement that names the contracts and agencies you can support.
- Watch SBA's SubNet. Primes post subcontracting solicitations and sources sought notices on SubNet.
- Be easy to vet. Keep your SAM.gov registration active and check that you count as small under 517410's size standard. Certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB and SDVOSB count toward the prime's goals, which makes you more valuable to them.
- Get free help. APEX Accelerators introduce small businesses to primes and run matchmaking events. Our guide to becoming a government subcontractor covers the rest.
More on 517410: open contracts and top small-business winners. Primes also post subcontracting opportunities on SBA's SubNet.
Frequently asked questions
What is a small business subcontracting plan?
Under FAR 19.702, a large business that wins a federal contract over $900,000 ($2 million for construction) with subcontracting possibilities must agree to a plan with goals for subcontracting to small businesses, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. The prime reports its progress twice a year in eSRS. Contracts awarded before October 2025 used the older $750,000 and $1.5 million thresholds.
How do I become a subcontractor to these 517410 primes?
Register in the prime's supplier portal (most large primes have one, often called supplier diversity or small business programs), keep your SAM.gov registration active, and send the prime's small business liaison officer a capability statement that names the contracts and agencies you can support. Primes need small subcontractors to meet their plan goals, so being easy to find and easy to vet matters.
Where does this data come from?
Primes and their plan contracts come from SBA's Directory of Federal Government Prime Contractors with Subcontracting Plans for FY2022–FY2024, which is drawn from FPDS. Recent subcontracts come from the subaward reports primes file on USAspending.gov (most subcontracts over $30,000 on prime contracts over $750,000 must be reported). A subcontractor is shown as a small business when it has an active SAM.gov registration as small under at least one NAICS code, or an SBA certification.
Source: SBA's directory of prime contractors with subcontracting plans (FY2022–FY2024, from FPDS) and USAspending.gov subaward reports. Contact names are never shown. Values are base plus all options, not what has been paid.