Industry Day: Kronos Mission Catalyst Day
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- 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 Department of the Air Force / Space Force is hosting an Industry Day: Kronos Mission Catalyst Day on March 3, 2026, in Colorado Springs, CO, with virtual access. This event aims to engage commercial solutions providers in a two-way dialogue to inform and shape the future of the Kronos program, a United States Space Force (USSF) initiative for integrated battle management and command-and-control (C2) systems.
Purpose & Scope
The Kronos Mission Catalyst Day seeks to engage industry regarding the Kronos Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and future partnership opportunities. It supports market research by gathering feedback on innovative approaches, technologies, and partnerships for the Kronos Family of Systems. The Kronos program focuses on three primary Areas of Interest (AOIs):
- AOI 1 – Operational Command and Control (C2): Mission planning, coordination, execution, and shared situational awareness.
- AOI 2 – Battle Management: Orchestration and optimization of space domain resources.
- AOI 3 – Space Intelligence Integration: Intelligence and space domain awareness, battlespace characterization, and targeting support.
Event Details
The event will include government briefings, a moderated panel discussion with leaders from the Kronos Program Management Office (PMO), mission specialists, and user community representatives, and interactive engagement opportunities. Key sessions include a program overview, mission context, and a Kronos Panel Q&A Session (0900–0945 MT). One-on-one sessions with the Kronos Team and tabletop discussions are also planned.
- 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)
Registration & Participation
Registration is required for all interested participants (in-person and virtual) via the provided link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/J6SUsbA9j1. Each individual must register separately, and each organization/company is limited to a maximum of 2 attendees due to facility limitations. In-person attendance and one-on-Gov meetings are limited and not guaranteed; confirmation for in-person attendance will be sent by February 25, 2026. The response date for in-person attendance confirmation is February 24, 2026.
Important Notes
This Industry Day is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise of future contracts. Participation is voluntary. The government will not discuss ongoing CSO First Call information.
Contact Information
For questions, contact the Kronos CSO Org Box via email: SSC.BMZ.SYD85@spaceforce.mil.