Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening

The Space Systems Command (SSC) is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under the Kronos Family of Systems (FoS) program. This rolling, OTA‑style solicitation seeks innovative commercial products, technologies, or services that can enhance operational command and control (C2) for the U.S. Space Force. The CSO is organized into multiple Areas of Interest (AOIs) with staggered opening, evaluation, and prototype award windows. AOI 01 focuses on operational C2, data generation, modeling, simulation, and AI/ML‑enabled decision support. Offerors submit a white paper (max 5 pages) and a quad‑chart; Phase 1A submissions are due 21 Aug 2026. Successful Phase 1A proposals may be invited to Phase 1B demonstrations and later prototype agreements (≈6‑month performance period). Funding, award timing, and subsequent production are subject to OTA eligibility and government‑determined priorities. • Targeted capability: C2, data synthesis, modeling/simulation, AI/ML for space operations. • Solicitation type: Rolling CSO (OTA‑style) with multiple AOI calls. • Submission deadline: 21 Aug 2026 (Phase 1A). • Prototype award start: November 2026 (rolling). • Prototype duration: ~6 months. • No mandatory site visit or pre‑bid meeting. • Primary contact: Heather Baldwin (SSC). • NAICS listed: 513210 (but likely mis‑coded).