This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications services to other establishments in the telecommunications and broadcasting industries by forwarding and receiving communications signals via a system of satellites or reselling satellite telecommunications.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications services to other establishments in the telecommunications and broadcasting industries by forwarding and receiving communications signals via a system of satellites or reselling satellite telecommunications.
Not in this code
Establishments primarily engaged in providing direct-to-home satellite television services to individual households or consumers are classified in U.S. Industry 517111, Wired Telecommunications Carriers.
Establishments primarily engaged in operating television and radio broadcasting networks, including satellite television and radio networks, that produce media programming for distribution through cable, satellite, streaming, or Internet broadcasting are classified in Industry 516210, Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers.
Establishments primarily engaged in operating satellite tracking stations and associated facilities are classified in Industry 517810, All Other Telecommunications.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing expert advice in the field of information technology or in integrating communication and computer systems are classified in Industry 54151, Computer Systems Design and Related Services.
SBA size standard
A business is small under NAICS 517410 if it has no more than $44 million in average annual receipts (averaged over the last five completed fiscal years, including affiliates).
Source: SBA Table of Size Standards, effective 2023-03-17. Always check the size standard printed in the solicitation itself.
Who buys it
Departments that posted the most NAICS 517410 solicitations in the last two years:
Department of Defense · 4 solicitations
Homeland Security · 3 solicitations
Commerce · 2 solicitations
State, Department of · 2 solicitations
United States Agency For Global Media, Bbg · 1 solicitation
INL_RFQ-PR15655641 spot in reach devices and service · State, Department of · posted June 30, 2026
VOA 365 (TurkmenAlem/MonacoSat) · United States Agency For Global Media, Bbg · Washington, D.C. · posted June 25, 2026
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NAICS 517410 is Satellite Telecommunications. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications services to other establishments in the telecommunications and broadcasting industries by forwarding and receiving communications signals via a system of satellites or reselling satellite telecommunications.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 517410?
The size standard for NAICS 517410 is $44 million in average annual receipts. Firms at or under it count as small businesses for contracts assigned this code.
Are there government contracts for satellite telecommunications?
Yes. 1 government contract is open under NAICS 517410 right now, and 10 were posted in the last 12 months.
Can I bid on NAICS 517410 contracts without registering in SAM.gov?
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