Opportunities / DEPT OF DEFENSE
Communications, Network, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology Services (CNECTS), aka "Connects"
| Notice type | Special Notice |
|---|---|
| Solicitation # | FA251827RCNECTS |
| Department | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Sub-tier / office | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO |
| NAICS | 517810 — All Other Telecommunications |
| PSC | DG01 |
| Set-aside | Small Business (total) |
| Posted | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 23, 2026 (2026-12-23T14:00:00-07:00) |
| Place of performance | Colorado Springs, CO, 80914 |
| Primary contact | Rosalind Davis · rosalind.davis.3@spaceforce.mil · 7195676183 |
Description (excerpt)
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). 21 Aug 2026 Updated: Additional PDF version of the virtual industry day slides for ease of access 20 Aug 2026 Updated: Vitural Pre-Release Industry Day _Post-Event Release: Offical Release of the Informational Materials from the CNECTS Pre-Release Virtual Industry Day held on Wednesday, 19 August 2026. The following attachments are now publicly available in the "Attachments/Links" section of this notice: CNECTS_Virtual Industry_Day_Slides_19_Aug_2026.pdf: The official presentation slides, including the detailed technical and acquisition briefs. CNECTS_Virtual Industry_Day_Transcript.pdf: A written, word-for-word transcript of the entire briefing portion of the event. CNECTS_Virtual Industry_Day_Video Recording (DoD SAFE Transmission): Due to the large file size of the video recording, the file cannot be hosted directly on this portal. Interested parties must request access to the video via email. Upon receipt of your request, the Government will issue a DoD SAFE (Secure Access File Exchange) drop-off link to your designated email address, allowing you to securely download the video file. 2. TEAMING & PARTNERING OPPORTUNITIES To foster robust collaboration, joint ventures, and prime/subcontractor partnerships on this upcoming $330M requirement, the Government has compiled the responses from the Teaming and Partnership Questionnaire. CNECTS_Teaming_and_Partnering_Matrix.xlsx: This attached spreadsheet contains a consolidated list of all interested vendors, their business size/socioeconomic status, core capabilities, and contact information. How to Use: Industry partners are highly encouraged to review this spreadsheet to identify potential business partners to strengthen proposal teams. ?? CRITICAL DISCLAIMER FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: Direct Industry-to-Industry Outreach: Industry partners are solely responsible for initiating contact and reaching out to one another to explore business partnerships. Independent Corporate Arrangements: Teaming agreements, joint ventures, and prime-subcontractor relationships are strictly private business arrangements between individual companies. No Government Guidance/Intervention: The …