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 | Oct 29, 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). 29 October 2026 updated: CNECTS CSO Release Delayed Due to continued mission challenges, the offical release of the CNECTS CSO will not be relased today. Government is revising the CNECTS acquisition schedule. The revised tentative schedule will be posted when available. The Government does not have additional information to share at this time. Interested parties should continue to monitor SAM.gov for all official CNECTS updates and announcements. Please note: ** Teaming/Partnering Matrix sign-up will expire at 3 PM today. The latest version of the spreadsheet has been provided and the final version will be uploaded on Monday, 2 Nov 2026. ** Previous tentative acquisition schedule has been removed. Again, continue to monitor for the lastest version. ** Please use this additional time to submit any questions related to the draft CSO and AOI. 20 October 2026 Updated: Providing a updated link to the CNECTS Teaming/Partnering Matrix Good morning, The link posted on 15 October 26 is no longer working. Here is an updated link to use below: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/LkHE57UpWm. Please copy link and paste in the browser. Also, I have uploaded a current copy of the Teaming/Partnering Matrix for your review since the count is up to 101. 15 October 2026 Updated: CNECTS CSO Official Release Schedule Update. Industry Partners, Due to mission challenges, the official release of the CNECTS Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) will not occur today. The anticipated release schedule has slipped by approximately two weeks. A tentative updated milestone schedule is provided for planning purposes. All dates remain subject to change pending final coordination and approval. While awaiting the official solicitation release, please review the updated Questions and Answers (Q&As) posted today. To reduce confusion and eliminate conflicting information, previous legacy documents and postings have been removed. Additionally, the Teaming/Partnering Matrix has been reopened for two weeks. The matrix will close officially on 29 October 2026. Please select this link to add your companies' name to the Teaming/Partnering Matrix. https://forms.osi.a …