CNECTS RFI 3 - INDUSTRY DAY NOTICE.pdf
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This is an Industry Day Notice for a federal contract opportunity. The Combat Forces Command (CFC) Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO) is conducting an Industry Day for the Communications, Network, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology Services (CNECTS) Contract, solicitation number FA251827RCNECTS. The contract is valued at approximately $330 million and encompasses Information Technology Consulting and Management Services with a significant mission systems operations component. The Industry Day will be held on March 11, 2026, at Penrose House in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with in-person attendance limited to 25 companies with 2 persons per company on a first-come, first-served basis. Virtual attendance with unlimited participation is also available. All attendees must register by February 23, 2026, and submit responses to requested industry input to rosalind.davis.3@spaceforce.mil.
The Industry Day agenda will address contract history and requirements evolution, CFC organizational structure and 21 CS mission context, Commercial Solutions Offering (CSO) process and acquisition strategy, Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) requirements, and draft acquisition strategy overview. Follow-up one-on-one sessions will be held March 12-13, 2026, at Peterson Space Force Base or Schriever Space Force Base for 30-minute meetings scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Contractors should submit industry input addressing contracting and acquisition strategy questions, focus areas and evaluation criteria, risk assessment from both government and industry perspectives, and white paper recommendations regarding format, length, and submission deadlines. The primary contact is Rosalind Davis, Contracting Officer. The Government makes no commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this Industry Day, and all information provided is preliminary and subject to change.
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INDUSTRY DAY NOTICE
Communications, Network, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology Services (CNECTS) Contract
Solicitation Number:
FA251827RCNECTS
Issuing Organization:
Combat Forces Command (CFC) Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO)
INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Combat Forces Command (CFC) Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO) cordially invite qualified contractors to attend an Industry Day for the Communications, Network, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology Services (CNECTS) Contract. This approximately $330M Information Technology Consulting and Management Services contract includes a significant mission systems operations component.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: Contractors may arrive as early as 0900
Location: Penrose House
Carriage House Conference Room
1661 Mesa Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Limitations: In-person site space capacity is limited to 25 companies, 2 person per company.
Note:
This event will be held off base; no classified information will be discussed.
ATTENDANCE OPTIONS
In-Person Attendance:
• Limited to 2 persons per contractor
• Registration required by February 23, 2026
• First-come, first-served basis
Virtual Attendance:
• Unlimited participation for contractor teams
• Separate meeting invitations will be provided upon registration
• Registration required by February 23, 2026
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
The Industry Day will cover the following topics:
• Contract history, requirements evolution, and consolidation rationale
• CFC organizational structure and 21 CS mission context
• Commercial Solutions Offering (CSO) process and acquisition strategy
• Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) requirements and implications
• Draft acquisition strategy overview and industry feedback session
• Open forum for questions and industry input
ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS
Dates: March 12-13, 2026
Duration: 30-minute sessions
Location: Peterson Space Force Base or Schriever Space Force Base, will be solidified and announced at a later date
Scheduling: First-come, first-served basis
When registering, please specify:
• Preferred date (March 12 or March 13)
• Preferred time (morning or afternoon)
• We will accommodate requests to the best of our ability
INDUSTRY INPUT REQUESTED
To maximize the value of this Industry Day, we are seeking your input on the following areas. Please submit your responses by February 23, 2026.
Contracting and Acquisition Strategy Questions:
• Questions pertaining to contracting specifics and acquisition plan
• Any other topics you would like addressed by our team
Focus Areas and Evaluation Criteria:
• Recommend specific areas of interest we should focus on during presentations
• Suggest evaluation criteria for white paper submissions
• Recommend appropriate length and/or format for white papers
Risk Assessment:
• Identify risks we should be aware of from the Government perspective
• Identify risks from industry's perspective that may impact performance or pricing
Additional Topics:
• Any other areas of concern or interest relevant to this acquisition
WHITE PAPER REQUIREMENTS
White paper topics, format, length, and submission deadlines will be discussed during the Industry Day.
We are specifically seeking industry recommendations on these parameters as part of your pre-event submission.
REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Registration Deadline: February 23, 2026
Submit the following to: rosalind.davis.3@spaceforce.mil
1. Company Information:
o Company name and CAGE code o Primary point of contact (name, title, phone, email) o Brief company background and relevant capabilities limited to one short paragraph
2. Attendance Preference:
o In-person attendance (provide names and/or roles of 2 attendees maximum) o Virtual attendance (indicate number of participants) o One-on-one session request (specify date and time preference)
3. Industry Input Response:
o Responses to all requested input areas listed above o Any additional questions or topics for discussion
IMPORTANT NOTES
• This is an informational session only; no solicitation documents will be distributed
• All attendees must register by the deadline
• In-person attendance is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis
• Virtual attendees will receive connection details separately after registration mailto:rosalind.davis.3@spaceforce.mil
• One-on-one sessions require separate security processing for base access
POINT OF CONTACT
Primary Contact: Rosalind Davis, Contracting Officer
Email: Rosalin.davis.3@spaceforce.mil
DISCLAIMER
This Industry Day is being conducted solely for information and planning purposes. The Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this Industry Day. No commitment, express or implied, is being made by the Government to procure goods or services.
Contractors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information received or for any costs incurred by contractors in preparing for or attending this Industry Day.
All information provided during this Industry Day is preliminary and subject to change. Final requirements will be specified in the formal solicitation when released.
Posted Date:
February 12, 2026
Response Deadline:
February 23, 2026
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