Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening

Location: California
Posted: Aug 4, 2026
Due: Aug 21, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • A - Research and development
Solicitation No: FA8806-26-S-0001
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Notice ID
FA8806-26-S-0001
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND
Sub Command
PEO BATTLE MANAGEMENT; COMMAND; CONTROL; COMMUNICATIONS
Office
FA8806 BATTLE MNGMNT C3 SSC/BCK
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Aug 04, 2026 02:58 pm PDT
  • Original Published Date: Nov 12, 2025 10:47 am PST
  • Updated Date Offers Due: Aug 21, 2026 05:00 pm PDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Dec 11, 2025 11:00 am PST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Updated Inactive Date: Sep 05, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: May 11, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: AR12 - SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH
  • NAICS Code:
    • 513210 - Software Publishers
  • Place of Performance:
    El Segundo , CA 90245
    USA
Description

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.


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  • CP 310 653 1748 483 N AVIATION BLVD
  • EL SEGUNDO , CA 90245-2808
  • USA
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History

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