165 days left to respond
Communications, Network, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology Services (CNECTS), aka "Connects"
DEPT OF DEFENSEColorado Springs, ColoradoTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Plain-English Summary
The Dept Of Defense is looking for communications, network, engineering, cybersecurity, and information technology services (cnects), aka "connects". This is a total small business set-aside (far 19.5) contract, meaning only qualifying small businesses can bid. Responses are due in 165 days (December 23, 2026). Work to be performed in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Contract Details
- Solicitation #
- FA251827RCNECTS
- Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS Code
- 517810
- PSC Code
- DG01
- Posted
- July 9, 2026
- Response Deadline
- December 23, 2026
Agency & Contact
- Department
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-agency
- DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Office
- AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND / FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO
- Point of Contact
Who Should Bid
- Businesses classified under NAICS 517810
- SBA-certified small businesses
- Must be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Must have relevant past performance or capability statement
- Able to perform work in Colorado
Tips for Winning This Contract
- You have time to prepare a thorough response — use it for teaming arrangements or subcontracting
- Small business set-aside means less competition from large primes — your odds are better here
- Contact the contracting officer with questions BEFORE the deadline — they want to help qualified bidders
- Review the full solicitation documents on SAM.gov for detailed requirements
- Check if there's an industry day or Q&A session listed
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