Contract · Federal · Small Business Set Aside - Total

Communications, Network, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology Services (CNECTS), aka "Connects"

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
NAICS code: 517810 look up NAICS codes
PSC code: DG01 - IT and Telecommunications (general category)

Timeline

Posted

Aug 5, 2026
Status

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What this contract is for

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
NAICS: 517810
Scope: Federal

The Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO), on behalf of the 21st Communications Squadron (21 CS) under Space Operations Command (SpOC) at Peterson SFB (PSFB), CO, is currently exploring the feasibility of consolidating several communications contracts across PSFB, Schriever SFB (SSFB), and Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS).

05 Aug 2026 Update: CNECTS 1-on-1 Meeting Requests Closed This email is to inform you that the request window for the Small Business One-on-One meetings has officially closed.

The final cutoff for submissions was today, August 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM MDT.

Due to the late publication of our notice, we are implementing the following scheduling protocols to accommodate our industry partners: For Requests Received PRIOR to the Cutoff (Before 9:30 AM Today): If your request was submitted before the cutoff, your meeting is being accommodated.

Due to high demand filling the original August 20th–21st window, your One-on-One meeting will be scheduled for the following week (week of August 24, 2026).

The Program Manager will reach out to you shortly to coordinate your specific date and time.

For Requests Received AFTER the Cutoff (After 9:30 AM Today): We regret that we cannot accept any further requests.

All sessions are fully booked with over 40 requests received.

If you secured a slot, you will receive a separate calendar invite shortly with your official appointment details and MS Teams meeting link.

Even if you are not participating in a One-on-One session, we highly encourage you to attend the main Pre-Release Virtual Industry Day on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, for a comprehensive walk-through of the forthcoming Commercial Solutions Offering (CSO) and Area of Interest (AOI).

Thank you for your time and your interest in supporting the Space Force...

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