- The Space Acquisition and Integration Office has reopened the CNECTS teaming questionnaire after strong industry interest
- The $330 million CNECTS effort could consolidate several communications contracts
- Vendors can use the questionnaire to pursue teaming and prime-subcontractor pairings
The U.S. Space Force has reopened the Teaming and Partnering Questionnaire for the Communications, Network, Engineering, Cybersecurity and Information Technology Services program, or CNECTS, to allow additional vendors to participate in teaming opportunities for a potential $330 million requirement.
Why Did the Space Force Reopen the Questionnaire?
According to a special notice published Wednesday on SAM.gov, the Space Acquisition and Integration Office reopened the questionnaire due to strong industry interest following the CNECTS Pre-Release Virtual Industry Day held Aug. 19. SAIO said the move gives vendors more opportunities for joint ventures and prime-subcontractor pairings under the potential requirement.
The office said it is also reviewing feedback gathered during the industry day sessions to refine the draft acquisition documents.
What Is CNECTS?
CNECTS is a potential communications and information technology requirement being explored by SAIO on behalf of the 21st Communications Squadron under Space Operations Command at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
The Space Force is considering consolidating several communications contracts at Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base and Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station. The requirement is designated as a total small-business set-aside.
How Can Vendors Participate?
Companies not already listed on the current teaming matrix have until 1 p.m. Mountain time Friday to complete the questionnaire. The government plans to release an updated spreadsheet of interested vendors later that day.
The matrix will include business size, socioeconomic status, capabilities and contact information to facilitate voluntary industry matchmaking. SAIO said companies are responsible for initiating contact and establishing any teaming agreements, joint ventures or prime-subcontractor relationships.
