Top Commerce wired telecommunications carriers contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Commerce obligated $22.0M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 517110, down 41.6% from $37.6M in the preceding 12 months. 7 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 2 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Commerce. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top Commerce contractors for NAICS 517110
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC | $16.1M | $27.2M | 73.2% | — |
| 2 | Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation LLC | $2.8M | $1.9M | 12.9% | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $2.6M | $6.8M | 11.8% | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Zayo Group LLC | $263K | $319K | 1.2% | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Pacific Northwest Gigapop | $188K | $187K | 0.9% | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Comcast Business Communications, LLC | $20K | $20K | 0.1% | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc. | $1K | $1.1M | 0.0% | ▼ 3 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation LLC$1.9M → $2.8M (+$894K) · now #2
- Pacific Northwest Gigapop$187K → $188K (+$200) · now #5
Largest declines
- Verizon Business Network Services LLC$27.2M → $16.1M (−$11.1M) · now #1
- AT&T Enterprises, LLC$6.8M → $2.6M (−$4.2M) · now #3
- Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc.$1.1M → $1K (−$1.1M) · now #7
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Commerce, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $13.8M | $18.7M | Down $4.8M (25.9%) |
| U.S. Census Bureau | $3.0M | $5.1M | Down $2.1M (40.3%) |
| Office of the Secretary | $1.8M | $1.6M | Up $211K (13.2%) |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology | $1.6M | $9.2M | Down $7.7M (83.1%) |
| U.S. Patent and Trademark Office | $1.2M | $1.1M | Up $39K (3.4%) |
| Bureau of Economic Analysis | $360K | $354K | Up $6K (1.8%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1305M224F0161 | Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation LLC STARLINK SERVICES FOR NOAA SHIPS | $6.9M | Apr 30, 2027 |
| 1331L522F13210095 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | $1.4M | May 31, 2027 |
| 1331L521F13350323 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC NTIA TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | $2.2M | May 31, 2027 |
| 1331L521F13OS0609 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES | $5.5M | May 31, 2027 |
| 1331L521F13230059 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC VPN SERVICES | $7.9M | May 31, 2027 |
| 1331L521FNB180373 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC NIST TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | $11.2M | May 31, 2027 |
| 1331L521FNB180371 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC NIST TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | $7.8M | May 31, 2027 |
| 1305M424F0046 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC THIS IS A FIXED PRICE WITH ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT TASK ORDER FOR THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSITION TO THE ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE… | $24.6M | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 1333BJ22F00280045 | Verizon Business Network Services LLC UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO) TELECOM ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS (EIS) AND VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS SECURE (VPNS) SERVICES | $6.5M | Sep 21, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top Commerce contractors for NAICS 517110?
In the latest 12 months, Verizon Business Network Services LLC ($16.1M), Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation LLC ($2.8M), AT&T Enterprises, LLC ($2.6M) received the most Commerce obligations for wired telecommunications carriers.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and Verizon Business Network Services LLC alone held 73.2%. 0 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large Commerce NAICS 517110 contracts ending soon?
9 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 1305M224F0161 (Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation LLC, $6.9M obligated), ending Apr 30, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$12.2MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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