The Department of Defense is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening for the Kronos Family of Systems to acquire innovative products, technologies, or services. Proposals will be evaluated by subject matter experts, and the schedule for calls and evaluations is notional, subject to change based on various factors. The Government reserves the right to modify or cancel calls at any time.
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Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening References: 1. Sources Sought - Inactive Operational C2 and Battle Mgmt System for Space Tasking. 2. Contract Opportunity – Inactive _Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening Version 1.0 ---------- Space Systems Command, through its Kronos Program of Record, is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). Under the Kronos Family of Systems (FoS) CSO, the Government may award proposals received in response to a general solicitation to acquire innovative products, technologies, or services based on a review of solutions by scientific, technological, or other subject matter expert peers within the program management office. Read the attached Kronos FoS CSO 2.0 for further information. The Government is providing the following notional schedule solely for planning purposes. This schedule is intended to provide industry with visibility into the anticipated sequencing of calls for Areas of Interest (AOIs), evaluation activities, and prototype award timelines. Dates are estimates and are subject to change based on Government priorities, funding availability, proposal volume, and operational
requirements. This notional schedule is provided solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue awards, obligate funds, or adhere to the dates presented herein. The Government reserves the right to revise the schedule as mission
requirements dictate. Notional Schedule: Activity AOI Opening Period Kronos CSO 2.0 Release July 2026 1st Call to AOI 1 Opening & Evaluation July – November 2026 2nd Call to AOI 3 Opening & Evaluation August – December 2026 3rd Call to AOI 2 Opening & Evaluation September 2026 – January 2027 4th Call to AOI 4 Opening & Evaluation November 2026 – March 2027 Prototype Awards (Rolling) Beginning November 2026 Prototype Performance Period Approximately 6 Months Following Award Please refer to the “First Call_Kronos FoS CSO 2.0” document for details and white paper submission deadline The Kronos FoS CSO 2.0 is structured as a rolling competitive solicitation with calls that will be issued against one or multiple AOI(s) that may be released, evaluated, and awarded on staggered timelines. The Government reserves the right to accelerate, delay, modify, add, remove, or cancel calls/AOIs at any time without notice. Participation in one AOI neither guarantees nor precludes participation in subsequent AOIs. Offerors may submit solutions in response to any open Call; however, the Government will only review submissions received during the submission period identified in the applicable Call. The Government may retain submissions for future consideration under subsequent Calls, subject to the terms of this CSO. To facilitate industry planning and engagement, the Government may publish a Focus Area Statement (FAS) prior to issuing a call. The FAS will provide additional context regarding mission needs, desired outcomes, and areas of technical interest to assist industry in preparing submissions. Offerors are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov regularly for amendments to the CSO, changes to the AOIs structure, opening of a Call, updates to the tentative schedule, and additional instructions. The Government sincerely appreciates the continued partnership with industry as the Government delivers advanced capabilities to the Kronos Family of Systems. Heather Baldwin Alternative
Point of Contact Capt Ariel Parker to this opportunity. First Call_Kronos FoS CSO.pdf Kronos_FoS_CSO_2.0.pdf Kronos_FoS_CSO_2.0.pdf (deleted) Phase 1 Overview Briefing Quad Chart.pptx
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