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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 14, 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 14, 2026
Listing updated

Aug 12, 2026
Status

Open now

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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).

14 July 2026 Updated: Important Notice to Industry: Immediate Suspension of CMMC Phase II Requirements On behalf of the SAIO Acquisition Team, we want to ensure all industry partners are aware of a major policy announcement issued today by the Department of War (DoW) Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment.

Effective immediately, the Department has suspended the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II requirements, which were originally scheduled to go into effect on November 10, 2026.

What does this mean?

While Phase II is suspended to reduce administrative barriers, the Department maintains a strict cybersecurity posture: Phase I Remains Active: All CMMC Phase I self-assessment requirements remain firmly in place.

Contractual Enforcement Continues: Contractual enforcement of cybersecurity remains fully active.

All defense contractors must still comply with DFARS 252.204-7012, which requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

9 July 2026 Updated: General Status Updated Regarding the Acquisition Path and Timeline We appreciate your continued interest and your patience as we work through the pre-acquisition phases.

This correspondence is to provide a general status update regarding the acquisition path and timeline: Current Review Status: The CNECTS follow-on is a highly complex acquisition...

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