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

update on our overall scheduling status: The first 22 eligible small business companies have now been officially scheduled for August 20th and 21st. Calendar invitations with specific times and MS Teams links were sent directly to the designated Point of Contact (POC) today. If your company's request was submitted prior to the official deadline of August 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM MDT, but you were not in the first group of 22, your request is still valid. The CNECTS Program Manager will contact you to schedule your meeting for the overflow sessions occurring the following week (the week of August 24, 2026). If your request was submitted after the deadline, we regret that we are unable to accommodate your firm due to scheduling constraints. We highly encourage your participation in the main Virtual Industry Day on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Thank you for your inquiry and your continued interest in the CNECTS requirement. We appreciate your patience as we work through the remaining schedule and look forward to your engagement. 13 Aug 2026 Updated: CNECTS Pre-Release Virtual Industry Day Information and More. 1. CNECTS PRE-RELEASE VIRTUAL INDUSTRY DAY: MS TEAMS DIAL-IN (AUGUST 19, 2026) The CNECTS Pre-Release Virtual Industry Day is open to all interested large and small businesses. No prior registration is required to attend this main session. Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 Time: 09:00 AM � 1:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST) Location: Virtual Only via Microsoft Teams Join the meeting on your computer, mobile app, or room device: Microsoft Teams meeting (Highlight, Copy & Paste the link below in the browser to access) Join: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/meet/993644079118?p=bQaeu9hdFClT0ybufo Meeting ID: 993 644 079 118 Passcode: cR2cH2eb Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 410-874-6740,,963402252# United States, Odenton Find a local number Phone conference ID: 963 402 252# 2. ONE-ON-ONE MEETING INVITATIONS SENT The Government has officially scheduled all calendar invitations for the Small Business One-on-One sessions. These calendar invites were sent today directly to the Point of Contact (POC) identified in your original request. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folders. Your invite contains the specific date, time, and private MS Teams link for your session. Note: If you received a prior email confirming you secured a slot but did not receive a calendar invite today, please contact the Contracting Office immediately. 3. TEAMING & PARTNERSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE The CNECTS effort is a large-scale acquisition, and the Government highly encourages teaming arrangements, joint ventures, and prime/subcontractor partnerships. To facilitate networking among industry partners, we are compiling an "Interested Vendors List" that will be distributed to all participants. If your company wishes to be included on this list to explore partnering opportunities, please complete the short questionnaire by Monday, 24 August 2026 at 12:00 PM MST. (Highlight, Copy & Paste the link below in the browser to access): https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/LkHE57UpWm 05 Aug 2026 Update: CNECTS 1-on-1 Meeting Requests Closed This email is to inform you that the request window for the Small Business One-on-One meetings has officially closed. The final cutoff for submissions was today, August 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM MDT. Due to the late publication of our notice, we are implementing the following scheduling protocols to accommodate our industry partners: For Requests Received PRIOR to the Cutoff (Before 9:30 AM Today): If your request was submitted before the cutoff, your meeting is being accommodated. Due to high demand filling the original August 20th�21st window, your One-on-One meeting will be scheduled for the following week (week of August 24, 2026). The Program Manager will reach out to you shortly to coordinate your specific date and time. For Requests Received AFTER the Cutoff (After 9:30 AM Today): We regret that we cannot accept any further requests. All sessions are fully booked with over 40 requests received. If you secured a slot, you will receive a separate calendar invite shortly with your official appointment details and MS Teams meeting link. Even if you are not participating in a One-on-One session, we highly encourage you to attend the main Pre-Release Virtual Industry Day on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, for a comprehensive walk-through of the forthcoming Commercial Solutions Offering (CSO) and Area of Interest (AOI). Thank you for your time and your interest in supporting the Space Force mission. Respectfully, Rosalind Davis Contracting Officer Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO) 28 July 2026 Update: Correction to Government POC Email Address for One-on-One Requests Primary POC: Rosalind Davis, Contracting Officer � rosalind.davis.3@spaceforce.mil 28 July 2026 Updated: SAVE-THE-DATE: CNECTS Pre-Release Virtual Industry Day & One-on-Ones The Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO), on behalf of the 21st Communications Squadron (21 CS), is pleased to announce a Pre-Release Virtual Industry Day for the CNECTS acquisition. This event will provide critical updates on the CNECTS requirement, featuring a comprehensive walk-through of the draft Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and Area of Interest (AOI) document(s). Additionally, the Government will host virtual One-on-One meetings exclusively for new small business participants that have not had an opportunity to meet with the CNECTS acquisition team to ensure maximum opportunity for emerging partners to discuss their capabilities for he CNECTS requirements. 2. EVENT DATES & DETAILS Virtual Industry Day: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 Format: Virtual Only (MS Teams) Audience: Open to all interested industry partners. Key Focus: Detailed walk-through and Q&A session regarding the CNECTS draft CSO and AOI. Small Business One-on-One Meetings: Thursday, 20 August 2026 & Friday, 21 August 2026 Format: Virtual Only (MS Teams) Eligibility Requirement (CRITICAL): These sessions are strictly reserved for new small business participants that have not previously met with the CNECTS acquisition team. If your company has already engaged in a One-on-One for this requirement, please do not request a slot for these dates. Space is highly limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible firms. 3. ONE-ON-ONE REGISTRATION (OPEN NOW) ? Eligible small businesses may begin requesting their 1-on-1 time slots immediately. Space is highly limited and slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. How to Request: Email the Point of Contact listed below. Required Email Subject Line: CNECTS 1-on-1 Request - [Your Company Name] Information to Include in Request: Company Name & Unique Entity ID (UEI) Primary Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone) Small Business and/or Socioeconomic Category (e.g., SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone), if applicable Confirmation Statement: "We confirm that our company has not previously held a One-on-One meeting with the CNECTS acquisition team." 4. NEXT STEPS FOR THE VIRTUAL INDUSTRY DAY For general attendance at the Virtual Industry Day on August 19 (which does not require a 1-on-1 slot), formal MS Teams dial-in links and draft CSO/AOI materials will be posted here in the coming weeks. No registration is required for the main briefings on August 19. 5. POINTS OF CONTACT Subm