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

Solicitation: FA251827RCNECTS
Notice ID: 5bcb8dedd59d4817bf9d6db99a6e91ac
TypeSpecial NoticeNAICS 517810PSCDG01Set-Aside8ADepartmentDepartment of DefenseAgencyDept Of The Air ForceStateCOPostedMar 27, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueDec 23, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCCloses in 262 days

Special Notice from DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: CO. Response deadline: Dec 23, 2026. Industry: NAICS 517810 • PSC DG01.

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Solicitation context: FA251827RCNECTS. Requirements vary by acquisition and contract type; COTS-only exceptions may apply.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 517810 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 51.

12-month awarded value
$2,385,725
Sector total $546,074,741 • Share 0.4%
Live
Median
$275,000
P10–P90
$275,000$275,000
Volatility
Stable0%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.4%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($2,385,725)
Deal sizing
$275,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Live POP
Place of performance
Colorado Springs, Colorado • 80914 United States
State: CO
Contracting office
Peterson Afb, CO • 80914-4184 USA

Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

WD Directory →
Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
CO20260007 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Colorado • Boulder
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (3)- Drill Rig Caisson (smaller than Watson 2500 and similar)
Base $35.03Fringe $15.20
Rate
Scraper (single bowl, under 40 cu. yd), Crane (50 tons and under)
Base $35.20Fringe $15.20
+51 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 51 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
CO20260007 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Colorado • Boulder
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (3)- Drill Rig Caisson (smaller than Watson 2500 and similar)
Base $35.03Fringe $15.20
Rate
Scraper (single bowl, under 40 cu. yd), Crane (50 tons and under)
Base $35.20Fringe $15.20
Rate
Drill Rig Caisson (Watson 2500 similar or larger), Crane (51-90 tons), Scraper (40 cu.yd and over),
Base $35.41Fringe $15.20
+50 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
CO20260026 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Colorado • Park
Rate
CARPENTER (Acoustical Ceiling Installation and Drywall Hanging Only)
Base $35.09Fringe $13.84
Rate
MILLWRIGHT
Base $42.10Fringe $19.02
Rate
ELECTRICIAN (Includes Low Voltage Wiring)
Base $46.80Fringe $19.53
+30 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
CO20260019 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Colorado • Clear Creek
Rate
CARPENTER (Acoustical Ceiling Installation and Drywall Hanging Only)
Base $35.09Fringe $13.84
Rate
MILLWRIGHT
Base $42.10Fringe $19.02
Rate
ELECTRICIAN (Includes Low Voltage Wiring)
Base $46.80Fringe $19.53
+30 more occupation rates in this WD
Service Contract Actstate match
2023-0171 (Rev 8)
Open WD
Published Jan 20, 2026Colorado • Larimer
47040
Diver
Base $53.87Fringe $0.00

HEALTH & WELFARE: $5.55 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $222.00 per week or $962.00 per month HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $5.09 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $203.60 per week, or $882.27 per month* *This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA- covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706. | VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10 years, and 5 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173) | HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174) ** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE ** If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance: The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of ""wash and wear"" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs. ** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS ** The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated.

Point of Contact

Name
Rosalind Davis
Email
rosalind.davis.3@spaceforce.mil
Phone
7195676183
Name
Austin Frindt
Email
austin.frindt@spaceforce.mil
Phone
719-556-6947

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Subagency
AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND
Office
FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO
Contracting Office Address
Peterson Afb, CO
80914-4184 USA

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Description

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).

27 March 2026 Updated: Official Release of Industry Day Materials & Request for Feedback

SAIO has officially uploaded the presentation slides and supporting documents from the recent CNECTS Industry Day conference.

Q&A Posting Delay: Please be advised, due to the large quantity of questions received and the need to coordinate with our mission partners, the consolidated Q&A log will be delayed. The Government anticipates posting the official Q&A document by 10 April 2026

The following materials are now available to assist our industry partners in preparing for the forthcoming solicitation.

Newly available materials include:

  • Official Industry Day Presentation Slides

  • Draft copy of the CSO and AOI(s) 

  • Supporting solicitation documents

  • PEDS PWS: This document has been re-added for reference, as some requirements from the PEDS program will be retained for the CNECTS acquisition

Industry Day Recordings: Due to their large file size, the recordings are available upon request and will be sent through DOD SAFE. Interested parties should submit a request via email to rosalind.davis.3@spaceforce.mil. 

All interested parties are encouraged to review these materials thoroughly. To help us refine the final solicitation, please provide all feedback on the posted materials via the RFI link posted here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/wEcneQjVku

We appreciate the valuable engagement from industry and look forward to your participation in the CNECTS program. Please continue to monitor this channel for further updates.

04 March 2026 Updated: CNECTS Industry Day _General Session Information

Due to the large number of attendees, we did not send individual notifications. Instead, a representative from each company was sent the information for Industry Day. Please note that a mass email with these details was sent out to a company representative yesterday, March 3, 2026, at 9:03 AM MST.

For In-Person Attendees:

No ID Required: You will not need to present an ID for entry.

Company Sign-In: A sign-in sheet will be available. We ask that each company sign in once. Companies that requested two seats will have two slots. We will rely on companies to manage their own attendees.

Information Card: Each company will receive a registration card to be turned in at the end of the day. This card will be used to collect contact information (Name, Email, Phone), note interest in partnering, and submit questions for the government.

For Virtual Attendees (MS Teams):

Recording: The entire event will be recorded. 

Identification: When joining the Teams meeting, please set your display name to include your Full Name and Company Name.

Dial-In Participants: If you join by phone, you will be asked to self-identify. Anyone who does not self-identify will be removed from the call."

25 Feb 2026 Updated: CNECTS Request for Information (RFI) and Industry Day.

The CNECTS RFI submission period has officially closed, and we are no longer accepting additional responses. We appreciate the effort and interest shown by all participants in supporting this initiative. 

Additionally, we regret to inform you that attendance for Industry Day has reached full capacity, and no further spots are available. Due to the overwhelming response and limited space, we are unable to accommodate any new requests. 

However, we remain committed to engaging with interested parties and will continue to offer one-on-one engagements upon request. If you would like to schedule a one-on-one meeting with our team, please feel free to reach out to me directly at rosalind.davis.3@spaceforce.mil, and we will make arrangements to address your questions and provide further insights.

We value your engagement and encourage you to stay connected for future updates related to this effort. 

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

17 Feb 2026 Updated: RFI #2 document was updated to add the reply to email address found under "Submission Instructions" paragraph. 

12 Feb 2026 Updated: Seeking Industry Input for CNECTS Industry Day Agenda

This is the third Request for Information (RFI) concerning the CNECTS acquisition.

The Government is preparing to host an Industry Day, and this RFI is intended to make that event as productive as possible. To ensure the Industry Day directly addresses your most pressing questions, we are asking for your input now.

To facilitate a focused dialogue, we ask that you submit your questions prior to the event. We request that you submit suggested discussion topics, or concerns you would like to see included on the Industry Day agenda. Your feedback is critical for structuring an event that is relevant and directly addresses the key interests of industry.  

When submitting, please clearly identify which questions are suitable for public discussion and which you consider proprietary. This distinction will help us formulate a comprehensive Q&A for the main session while respecting the confidentiality of your unique business concerns.

In addition to the group presentation, the Government will hold a limited number of one-on-one sessions on the subsequent dates of 12th and 13th March 2026. These meetings are intended to provide a forum for more in-depth, company-specific discussions. Instructions for requesting a session are detailed in the RFI #3 attachment. Your input will help shape a productive and valuable engagement for all participants.

Please submit response no later than 23 February 2026 as stated in the RFI #3 attachment. 

23 Jan 26 Update: This acquisition posting has been updated with the following changes:  

  a. PEDS PWS has been removed, as the workload has been absorbed by the BIMS contract.

   b. Added: Second Request for Information (RFI #2) has been added with a response date of February 23, 2026. 

   c. Added: CNECTS Requirement and Legacy Contract Differences_a document outlining the differences from the legacy contract, and

   d. Added: Requirements Matrix for RFI #2

5 Aug 25 Update: The previous attachment #1 could not be opened and has now been updated. The document name is "1. BOS IT PWS - 7 Oct 24 (2)," and has been uploaded. 

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