Contract · Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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: Feb 17, 2026
Set-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
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). Please see attachments for more information. 17 Feb 2026 Updated: RFI #2 document was updated to add the reply to email address found under "Submission Instructions" paragraph. 12 Feb 2026 Updated: Seeking Industry Input for CNECTS Industry Day Agenda This is the third Request for Information (RFI) concerning the CNECTS acquisition. The Government is preparing to host an Industry Day, and this RFI is intended to make that event as productive as possible. To ensure the Industry Day directly addresses your most pressing questions, we are asking for your input now. To facilitate a focused dialogue, we ask that you submit your questions prior to the event. We request that you submit suggested discussion topics, or concerns you would like to see included on the Industry Day agenda. Your feedback is critical for structuring an event that is relevant and directly addresses the key interests of industry. When submitting, please clearly identify which questions are suitable for public discussion and which you consider proprietary. This distinction will help us formulate a comprehensive Q&A for the main session while respecting the confidentiality of your unique business concerns. In addition to the group presentation, the Government will hold a limited number of one-on-one sessions on the subsequent dates of 12th and 13th March 2026. These meetings are intended to provide a forum for more in-depth, company-specific discussions. Instructi...

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