Top DOT satellite telecommunications contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Transportation obligated $7.2M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 517410, up 37.4% from $5.2M in the preceding 12 months. 12 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 3 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Transportation. 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 DOT contractors for NAICS 517410
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 | Peraton Government Communications Inc. | $4.5M | $3.5M | 62.9% | — |
| 2 | Arinc Incorporated | $1.0M | $597K | 14.1% | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Connecta Satellite Solutions LLC | $474K | $622K | 6.6% | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Frequentis AG | $381K | $0 | 5.3% | New |
| 5 | Comsoft Gmbh | $298K | $192K | 4.2% | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Idirect Government, LLC | $118K | $121K | 1.7% | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Ustronics.com Inc | $103K | $0 | 1.4% | New |
| 8 | Quadrigae Global Enterprises, Inc. | $101K | $115K | 1.4% | ▼ 2 |
| 9 | Corbin Satcom Inc | $77K | $0 | 1.1% | New |
| 10 | Ultisat, Inc | $62K | $72K | 0.9% | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | Cellhire USA LLC | $19K | $0 | 0.3% | New |
| 12 | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | $9K | $18K | 0.1% | ▼ 3 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Peraton Government Communications Inc.$3.5M → $4.5M (+$1.0M) · now #1
- Arinc Incorporated$597K → $1.0M (+$414K) · now #2
- Frequentis AG$0 → $381K (+$381K) · now #4
Largest declines
- Connecta Satellite Solutions LLC$622K → $474K (−$148K) · now #3
- Digital Consultants, LLC$30K → $0 (−$30K) · no latest-period obligations
- Quadrigae Global Enterprises, Inc.$115K → $101K (−$15K) · now #8
New to this market
3 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Frequentis AG | Jul 10, 2026 | $381K |
| Ustronics.com Inc | Feb 13, 2026 | $103K |
| Cellhire USA LLC | May 20, 2026 | $19K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Transportation, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | $6.6M | $4.6M | Up $2.0M (42.6%) |
| Maritime Administration | $493K | $596K | Down $103K (17.2%) |
| Federal Highway Administration | $112K | $18K | Up $94K (524.3%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0002 | Peraton Government Communications Inc. FUNDING FOR OPTION PERIOD 3 | $18.5M | Jan 31, 2027 |
| HC101321F7122 | Arinc Incorporated FUNDING BASE PERIOD | $3.2M | Jan 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DOT contractors for NAICS 517410?
In the latest 12 months, Peraton Government Communications Inc. ($4.5M), Arinc Incorporated ($1.0M), Connecta Satellite Solutions LLC ($474K) received the most DOT obligations for satellite telecommunications.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 97.7% of positive obligations, and Peraton Government Communications Inc. alone held 62.9%. 3 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DOT NAICS 517410 contracts ending soon?
2 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 0002 (Peraton Government Communications Inc., $18.5M obligated), ending Jan 31, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$5.6MFigures 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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