Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening

The due date of the parent CSO (FA8806-26-S-0001) on SAM.GOV is not the due date for white paper submission. Due dates are established for each Call, which will contain the parent solicitation FA8806-26-S-0001 [Call specific information].

Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening

References: 

1. Sources Sought - Inactive Notice ID FA880625S0001 Operational C2 and Battle Mgmt System for Space Tasking. 

2. Contract Opportunity – Inactive Notice ID FA8806-26-S-0001_Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening Version 1.0

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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.

Notice ID FA8806-26-S-0001_Kronos_FoS_CSO_AOI3_FAS01_02_03_04_05 submissions due 25 September 2026 05:00 pm PDT. 

Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening

References: 

1. Sources Sought - Inactive Notice ID FA880625S0001 Operational C2 and Battle Mgmt System for Space Tasking. 

2. Contract Opportunity – Inactive Notice ID FA8806-26-S-0001_Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening Version 1.0

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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.

Notice ID FA8806-26-S-0001_Kronos_FoS_CSO_AOI3_FAS01_02_03_04_05 submissions due 25 September 2026 05:00 pm PDT. 

Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening

References: 

1. Sources Sought - Inactive Notice ID FA880625S0001 Operational C2 and Battle Mgmt System for Space Tasking. 

2. Contract Opportunity – Inactive Notice ID FA8806-26-S-0001_Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening Version 1.0

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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.

January 14th 2026

This message is to provide an update on Phase 1 selection process for the 1st call of the Kronos CSO. At this moment, the Government has reviewed all submissions across the three Areas of Interests (AOIs). In accordance with (IAW) line 222 of the Kronos CSO CAO 02Dec25, the Government will invite some offerors to Phase 1B to expand upon the proposed concept/technology/solution virtually. Not sooner than 14th January 2026, the Government will send out invitations to Phase 1B IAW lines 220 – 242 of the Kronos CSO CAO 02Dec25 (Phase 1B – Pitch Session and Format). It is estimated that Phase 1B will be held during the last two weeks of January 2026. IAW line# 239, an invitation to Phase 1B is not a down select, but an opportunity for the Government to get clarification from the offeror. The Government reminds offerors that if the offeror does not get an invitation to Phase 1B, that means that the Government did not need clarification to make a final decision for Phase 1. An invitation to Phase 1B does not, in any way, guarantee selection to Phase 2. It is the Government’s intention to post another update on the selection process by the end of the first week of February 2026.

Thank you for your interest in the Kronos CSO and mission and your continued partnership with the United States Space Force.

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December 22nd 2025

Thank you for your interest in the Kronos CSO and mission and your continued partnership with the United States Space Force.

Thank you for your interest in and submissions to the First Call for the Kronos Family of Systems (FoS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA8806-26-S-0001. The Kronos Program Office and Space Systems Command greatly appreciate the time, effort, and innovation reflected across the submissions received.

The Government received a high amount of responses for all three (3) AOIs in this first call of the Kronos FoS CSO. As a result of the very high interest, the evaluation process may take longer than originally anticipated.

The Government remains committed to conducting a deliberate evaluation consistent with CSO authorities and will notify offerors directly should additional information, clarification, or next steps be required. We appreciate your patience and understanding as the evaluation team works through this process.

At this time, no additional action is required from offerors unless contacted by the Government.

As stated in the sam.gov post, the Kronos FoS CSO will remain opened until May 11th, 2026. The Government reserves the right to open a second call at a later time in CY2026.

The Government also reserves the right to host a Kronos FoS industry day at a later date.

Thank you for your continued interest in partnering the United States Space Force and the Kronos mission

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(Reference Sources Sought - Inactive Notice ID FA880625S0001_Operational_C2_and_Battle_Mgmt_System_for_Space_Tasking)

*See attached Kronos Family of Systems (FoS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).

This is the announcement and opening of 1st Call. Please read the attachment completely. 

This amendment updates the list of attachments current as of 02 December 2025. 

Thank you for your interest in and submissions to the First Call for the Kronos Family of Systems (FoS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA8806-26-S-0001. The Kronos Program Office and Space Systems Command greatly appreciate the time, effort, and innovation reflected across the submissions received.

The Government received a high amount of responses for all three (3) AOIs in this first call of the Kronos FoS CSO. As a result of the very high interest, the evaluation process may take longer than originally anticipated.

The Government remains committed to conducting a deliberate evaluation consistent with CSO authorities and will notify offerors directly should additional information, clarification, or next steps be required. We appreciate your patience and understanding as the evaluation team works through this process.

At this time, no additional action is required from offerors unless contacted by the Government.

As stated in the sam.gov post, the Kronos FoS CSO will remain opened until May 11th, 2026. The Government reserves the right to open a second call at a later time in CY2026.

The Government also reserves the right to host a Kronos FoS industry day at a later date.

Thank you for your continued interest in partnering the United States Space Force and the Kronos mission

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(Reference Sources Sought - Inactive Notice ID FA880625S0001_Operational_C2_and_Battle_Mgmt_System_for_Space_Tasking)

*See attached Kronos Family of Systems (FoS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).

This is the announcement and opening of 1st Call. Please read the attachment completely. 

This amendment updates the list of attachments current as of 02 December 2025. 

(Reference Sources Sought - Inactive Notice ID FA880625S0001_Operational_C2_and_Battle_Mgmt_System_for_Space_Tasking)

*See attached Kronos Family of Systems (FoS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).

This is the announcement and opening of 1st Call. Please read the attachment completely. 

This amendment updates the list of attachments current as of 02 December 2025. 

(Reference Sources Sought - Inactive Notice ID FA880625S0001_Operational_C2_and_Battle_Mgmt_System_for_Space_Tasking)

*See attached Kronos Family of Systems (FoS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).

This is the announcement and opening of 1st Call. Please read the attachment completely.