Contract · 8a Competed

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
Deadline: Closes in 158 days (Dec 23, 2026)
Posted: Mar 27, 2026
Set-aside: 8a Competed
NAICS code: 517810

What this contract is for

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). 27 March 2026 Updated: Official Release of Industry Day Materials & Request for Feedback SAIO has officially uploaded the presentation slides and supporting documents from the recent CNECTS Industry Day conference. Q&A Posting Delay: Please be advised, due to the large quantity of questions received and the need to coordinate with our mission partners, the consolidated Q&A log will be delayed. The Government anticipates posting the official Q&A document by 10 April 2026 The following materials are now available to assist our industry partners in preparing for the forthcoming solicitation. Newly available materials include: Official Industry Day Presentation Slides Draft copy of the CSO and AOI(s) Supporting solicitation documents PEDS PWS: This document has been re-added for reference, as some requirements from the PEDS program will be retained for the CNECTS acquisition Industry Day Recordings: Due to their large file size, the recordings are available upon request and will be sent through DOD SAFE. Interested parties should submit a request via email to [email protected]. All interested parties are encouraged to review these materials thoroughly. To help us refine the final solicitation, please provide all feedback on the posted materials via the RFI link posted here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/wEcneQjVku We appreciate the valuable engagement from industry and look forward to your participation in the CNECTS pr...

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