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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: Jul 28, 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

Jul 28, 2026
Status

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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).

28 July 2026 Updated: SAVE-THE-DATE: CNECTS Pre-Release Virtual Industry Day & One-on-Ones The Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO), on behalf of the 21st Communications Squadron (21 CS), is pleased to announce a Pre-Release Virtual Industry Day for the CNECTS acquisition.

This event will provide critical updates on the CNECTS requirement, featuring a comprehensive walk-through of the draft Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and Area of Interest (AOI) document(s).

Additionally, the Government will host virtual One-on-One meetings exclusively for new small business participants that have not had an opportunity to meet with the CNECTS acquisition team to ensure maximum opportunity for emerging partners to discuss their capabilities for he CNECTS requirements.

EVENT DATES & DETAILS Virtual Industry Day: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 Format: Virtual Only (MS Teams) Audience: Open to all interested industry partners.

Key Focus: Detailed walk-through and Q&A session regarding the CNECTS draft CSO and AOI.

Small Business One-on-One Meetings: Thursday, 20 August 2026 & Friday, 21 August 2026 Format: Virtual Only (MS Teams) Eligibility Requirement (CRITICAL): These sessions are strictly reserved for new small business participants that have not previously met with the CNECTS acquisition team.

If your company has already engaged in a One-on-One for this requirement, please do not request a slot for these dates.

Space is highly limited an...

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