Industry Day: Kronos Mission Catalyst Day
Overview
Buyer
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Space Force (USSF), through the Kronos Program Office, is hosting an Industry Day: Kronos Mission Catalyst Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Colorado Springs, CO, with virtual access available. This event is a Special Notice for market research, aiming to engage commercial solutions providers in a two-way dialogue to inform and shape the future of the Kronos program and its Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).
Purpose & Scope
The objective is to foster open dialogue with industry regarding the Kronos Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and future partnership opportunities. The government will provide updates and lessons learned from the current CSO, while industry participants can offer feedback on innovative approaches, technologies, and partnerships. The Kronos program is a USSF initiative to develop a modern, integrated battle management and command-and-control (C2) Family of Systems for joint and coalition space operations, focusing on modular, extensible, and interoperable software solutions.
Key Areas of Interest (AOIs) for the Kronos Family of Systems include:
- AOI 1: Operational Command and Control (C2)
- AOI 2: Battle Management
- AOI 3: Space Intelligence Integration
Event Information
- Event Name: Kronos Mission Catalyst Day
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Time: 0800–1530 MT
- Location: Innovation Hub, 2424 Garden of the Gods Rd. Suite A350, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
- Virtual Access: Microsoft Teams (Keynote and Panel sessions: 0830 – 0945 MT)
- Key Activities: Program overview, Kronos Panel Q&A, 1-on-1 meetings with the Kronos Team, and tabletop discussions.
Registration
All interested participants, including commercial solutions providers, small businesses, and non-traditional defense partners, must register by February 24, 2026. Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance, with a limit of two attendees per organization. In-person attendance and 1-on-1 meetings are limited and not guaranteed.
Important Note
This Industry Day is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise of future contracts. Participation is voluntary.
Point of Contact
For questions regarding the event, registration, or logistics, contact the Kronos CSO Org Box at SSC.BMZ.SYD85@spaceforce.mil.