Top DoD wired telecommunications carriers contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $115.0M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 517311, down 35.5% from $178.3M in the preceding 12 months. 90 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 6 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Defense. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
DoD publishes contract data to USAspending with a 90-day delay, so the most recent months understate DoD activity.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DoD contractors for NAICS 517311
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 | Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc. | $44.6M | $40.7M | 37.8% | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Full Spectrum Operations LLC | $31.0M | $42.8M | 26.2% | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $6.7M | $24.1M | 5.7% | — |
| 4 | Comcast Government Services LLC | $6.7M | $14.9M | 5.7% | — |
| 5 | Verizon Federal Inc. | $3.2M | $5.1M | 2.7% | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | GTT Global Telecom Government Services, LLC | $3.1M | $1.6M | 2.6% | ▲ 11 |
| 7 | STC Bahrain B.S.C Closed | $2.8M | $2.6M | 2.4% | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | United Telephone Company of the Northwest | $2.3M | $2.3M | 1.9% | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Beyon B.S.C | $2.0M | $1.9M | 1.7% | ▲ 2 |
| 10 | Ka'ala Systems Technology Corporation | $1.4M | $1.1M | 1.2% | ▲ 11 |
| 11 | Centurylink Communications, LLC | $1.3M | $1.5M | 1.1% | ▲ 8 |
| 12 | COX Communications Hampton Roads, L.L.C. | $1.1M | $1.6M | 1.0% | ▲ 4 |
| 13 | Level 3 Communications, LLC | $1.0M | $1.7M | 0.9% | — |
| 14 | Chenega Analytic Business Solutions, LLC | $733K | $715K | 0.6% | ▲ 16 |
| 15 | Boingo Wireless, Inc | $644K | $803K | 0.5% | ▲ 12 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc.$40.7M → $44.6M (+$3.9M) · now #1
- GTT Global Telecom Government Services, LLC$1.6M → $3.1M (+$1.5M) · now #6
- Fastiraq, LLC−$1.2M → $0 (+$1.2M) · no latest-period obligations
Largest declines
- AT&T Enterprises, LLC$24.1M → $6.7M (−$17.3M) · now #3
- Full Spectrum Operations LLC$42.8M → $31.0M (−$11.9M) · now #2
- Comcast Government Services LLC$14.9M → $6.7M (−$8.2M) · now #4
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Defense, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Information Systems Agency | $47.2M | $31.4M | Up $15.8M (50.3%) |
| Department of the Air Force | $41.8M | $71.8M | Down $30.0M (41.8%) |
| Department of the Navy | $22.0M | $47.3M | Down $25.3M (53.5%) |
| Department of the Army | $3.7M | $22.3M | Down $18.6M (83.4%) |
| Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense | $968K | $89K | Up $879K (984.5%) |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | $398K | $355K | Up $43K (12.2%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W91RUS22C0003 | Centurylink Communications, LLC LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES FOR THE REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL. | $2.9M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| N0018926F0085 | Verizon Federal Inc. 5 YEAR PERIOD CENTREX SUPPORT SERVICES | $2.1M | Jan 31, 2027 |
| HC102119PA022 | Beyon B.S.C BAHR000019EBM- START A STM-4 AU-4 (622.08MB), UNPROTECTED STRUCTURED COMMERCIAL LEASED SDH TRUNK FROM NSA BHARAIN, TO ALI AL SALEM. | $4.1M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| FA252126F0162 | Full Spectrum Operations LLC SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR CONFIGURATION, MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, SUSTAINMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATOR CONSOLES FOR RAD FEDERATION (ER/WR) AND DELTA… | $7.3M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| HC102119PA083 | STC Bahrain B.S.C Closed VIVA000021EBM | $5.7M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| FA252126F0166 | Full Spectrum Operations LLC EASTERN WESTERN OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (EWOCS) EASTERN RANGE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR EASTERN RANGE AS DESCRIBED IAW PWS 2.0 - 2.3, 2.6 - 2.14, AND 3.1 - 3.10. | $4.3M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| FA461026F0084 | Full Spectrum Operations LLC EASTERN WESTERN OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (EWOCS) WILL SUPPORT THE 30 SW IN PROVIDING COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VOICE,… | $11.7M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| HC102122PA016 | Bringcom Incorporated BRIN000002EBM - 200MB COMMERCIAL LEASE | $4.2M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| N0018922P0240 | Chenega Analytic Business Solutions, LLC O & M SUPPORT SERVICES NAVY | $3.5M | Apr 13, 2027 |
| HC101325F0062 | Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc. LINK 35 TECHNICAL REFRESH | $3.6M | May 14, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 517311?
In the latest 12 months, Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc. ($44.6M), Full Spectrum Operations LLC ($31.0M), AT&T Enterprises, LLC ($6.7M) received the most DoD obligations for wired telecommunications carriers.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 85.0% of positive obligations, and Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc. alone held 37.8%. 0 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 517311 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is W91RUS22C0003 (Centurylink Communications, LLC, $2.9M obligated), ending Nov 30, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$6.7MFigures 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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