Space Systems Command is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under the Kronos Family of Systems to acquire innovative products, technologies, or services through peer review. This is a rolling competitive solicitation with multiple Areas of Interest (AOIs) that may be released, evaluated, and awarded on staggered timelines. The government provides a notional schedule with phased AOI calls and evaluations running from mid-2026 into early 2027, with prototype awards anticipated to begin in November 2026 and performance periods of approximately six months after award. Offerors may submit solutions to any open call, and the government may retain submissions for future consideration under later calls. The schedule is subject to change, and the government may modify or cancel any call at any time.

The Kronos Program Office is currently evaluating submissions for Phase 1 of its first call, with some offerors being invited to virtual Phase 1B pitch sessions for clarification, estimated to occur during the last two weeks of January 2026. The Government will send invitations for Phase 1B no sooner than January 14, 2026, and plans to post an update on the selection process by the end of the first week of February 2026. The Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) remains open until May 11, 2026, with the possibility of a second call later in calendar year 2026. Performance of services is under the United States Space Force, though no specific location is detailed. No budget amounts are specified in the description.

Space Systems Command is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under the Kronos Family of Systems to acquire innovative products, technologies, or services. The notional schedule includes the Kronos CSO 2.0 release in July 2026, with calls for Areas of Interest opening from July 2026 through March 2027. Prototype awards are expected to begin in November 2026, with performance periods lasting approximately six months following award. No specific budget amounts are mentioned in the description. The location for performance of services is not specified.

Space Systems Command is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under the Kronos Family of Systems to acquire innovative products, technologies, or services. The notional schedule includes the Kronos CSO 2.0 release in July 2026, with rolling prototype awards beginning November 2026 and a prototype performance period of approximately six months following award. No specific budget amounts are mentioned. The location for performance of services is not specified. This rolling competitive solicitation allows for staggered calls and evaluations across multiple Areas of Interest.