Communications, Network, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology Services (CNECTS), aka "Connects"

The Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO) is seeking industry input for the Communications, Network, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology Services (CNECTS) contract. The contract is approximately $330M and includes a significant mission systems operations component. The industry day will cover topics such as contract history, requirements evolution, and consolidation rationale, as well as provide an opportunity for one-on-one sessions with the government. The government is seeking input on contracting and acquisition strategy questions, focus areas and evaluation criteria, risk assessment, and additional topics. • The contract is for information technology consulting and management services. • The government is seeking industry input to shape the acquisition strategy. • One-on-one sessions will be held on March 12-13, 2026. • The industry day will be held on March 11, 2026, at the Penrose House in Colorado Springs, CO. • Registration is required by February 23, 2026, and attendance is limited to 25 companies, with 2 persons per company.