Industry Day: Kronos Mission Catalyst Day

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{"description":" On behalf of the Kronos Program Office, you are invited to participate in the Kronos Mission Catalyst Day, an industry engagement event focused on informing and shaping the future of the Kronos program through open dialogue with commercial solutions providers. \n\n Purpose \n\n The objective of Kronos Mission Catalyst Day is to engage industry in a two-way dialogue regarding the Kronos Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and future opportunities to partner in delivering innovative commercial solutions for the Kronos Family of Systems. The government will provide updates and lessons learned from the current CSO, and industry participants will have the opportunity to share feedback on innovative approaches, technologies, and partnerships that may inform future acquisition activities. \n\n Description \n\n Kronos Mission Catalyst Day will include government briefings, a moderated panel discussion, and interactive engagement opportunities designed to enhance shared understanding of program vision, mission context, and integration expectations. \n\n Key events include: \n\n \n\t Program overview and mission context \n\t Kronos Panel Q&A Session (0900–0945)\n\t \n\t\t Panelist include leaders from the Kronos Program Management Office (PMO), mission specialists, and representatives from the user community \n\t \n\t \n\t 1-on 1 with the Kronos Team \n\t Tabletop discussions \n \n\n The event is intended for commercial solutions providers, small businesses, and non-traditional defense partners with interest in contributing innovative capabilities aligned to Kronos mission needs. \n\n Background \n\n The Kronos program is a United States Space Force (USSF) initiative to develop a modern, integrated battle management and command-and-control (C2) Family of Systems that enhances decision advantage for joint and coalition space operations. Kronos is designed to integrate modular, extensible, and interoperable software solutions that support operational planning, execution, and assessment across the space domain while modernizing legacy capabilities and enabling rapid integration of commercial innovation. \n\n The Kronos Family of Systems is currently focused around three primary Areas of Interest (AOIs): \n\n \n\t AOI 1 – Operational Command and Control (C2): Enables operational-level C2 capabilities supporting mission planning, coordination, execution, and shared situational awareness. \n\t AOI 2 – Battle Management: Focuses on the orchestration and optimization of space domain resources, including planning, deconfliction, tasking, and mission assessment functions. \n\t AOI 3 – Space Intelligence Integration: Provides intelligence and space domain awareness capabilities that support battlespace characterization, collection planning, targeting support, and enhanced understanding of the operational environment. \n \n\n Kronos Mission Catalyst Day supports market research and industry engagement by sharing lessons learned from the current Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and informing future collaboration with commercial partners. \n\n Event Information \n\n \n\t Event Name: Kronos Mission Catalyst Day \n\t Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 \n\t Time: 0800–1530 MT \n\t Location: Innovation Hub, 2424 Garden of the Gods Rd. Suite A350 Colorado Springs, CO 80904 \n\t Virtual Access: Microsoft Teams\n\t \n\t\t Keynote and Program Overview: 0830 – 0900 \n\t\t Panel Sessions: 0900 – 0945 \n\t \n\t \n \n\n Note: In-person attendance and One-on-Gov meetings are open to all approved attendees but will be limited to available schedule time and, thus, are not guaranteed. Please annotate requests for a One-on-Gov in your registration request; registrants indicating interest will be sent follow-up directions at a later date. \n\n Registration Information \n\n All interested participants must register here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/J6SUsbA9j1 \n\n Each individual must register separately. Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance. Due to facility limitations, each organization/company is limited to a maximum of 2 attendees. \n\n Note: In-person attendance is limited and will be confirmed separately. Additional details regarding parking, food & beverage options, and attire will be provided in the meeting confirmation. Virtual access to the Keynote and Panel sessions will be provided to all registrants. \n\n Recommended Attire \n\n Military: OCPs \nCivilian: Business Casual \n\n We hope to see you there! \n\n Additional Information \n\n This Industry Day is conducted for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise of future contracts. Participation is voluntary and at the discretion of the government. \n\n Point of Contact \n\n For questions regarding Kronos Mission Catalyst Day, registration, or logistics, please contact: \n\n Kronos CSO Org Box \n\n Email: SSC.BMZ.SYD85@spaceforce.mil \n"} Type: Special Notice Base Type: Special Notice NAICS: 513210 Classification Code: AR12 Response Deadline: 2026-02-24T12:00:00-08:00 Office Address: EL SEGUNDO, CA Place of Performance: El Segundo, California, 90245 {"description":" On behalf of the Kronos Program Office, you are invited to participate in the Kronos Mission Catalyst Day, an industry engagement event focused on informing and shaping the future of the Kronos program through open dialogue with commercial solutions providers. \n\n Purpose \n\n The objective of Kronos Mission Catalyst Day is to engage industry in a two-way dialogue regarding the Kronos Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and future opportunities to partner in delivering innovative commercial solutions for the Kronos Family of Systems. The government will provide updates and lessons learned from the current CSO, and industry participants will have the opportunity to share feedback on innovative approaches, technologies, and partnerships that may inform future acquisition activities. \n\n Description \n\n Kronos Mission Catalyst Day will include government briefings, a moderated panel discussion, and interactive engagement opportunities designed to enhance shared understanding of program vision, mission context, and integration expectations. \n\n Key events include: \n\n \n\t Program overview and mission context \n\t Kronos Panel Q&A Session (0900–0945)\n\t \n\t\t Panelist include leaders from the Kronos Program Management Office (PMO), mission specialists, and representatives from the user community \n\t \n\t \n\t 1-on 1 with the Kronos Team \n\t Tabletop discussions \n \n\n The event is intended for commercial solutions providers, small businesses, and non-traditional defense partners with interest in contributing innovative capabilities aligned to Kronos mission needs. \n\n Background \n\n The Kronos program is a United States Space Force (USSF) initiative to develop a modern, integrated battle management and command-and-control (C2) Family of Systems that enhances decision advantage for joint and coalition space operations. Kronos is designed to integrate modular, extensible, and interoperable software solutions that support operational planning, execution, and assessment across the space domain while modernizing legacy capabilities and enabling rapid integration of commercial innovation. \n\n The Kronos Family of Systems is currently focused around three primary Areas of Interest (AOIs): \n\n \n\t AOI 1 – Operational Command and Control (C2): Enables operational-level C2 capabilities supporting mission planning, coordination, execution, and shared situational awareness. \n\t AOI 2 – Battle Management: Focuses on the orchestration and optimization of space domain resources, including planning, deconfliction, tasking, and mission assessment functions. \n\t AOI 3 – Space Intelligence Integration: Provides intelligence and space domain awareness capabilities that support battlespace characterization, collection planning, targeting support, and enhanced understanding of the operational environment. \n \n\n Kronos Mission Catalyst Day supports market research and industry engagement by sharing lessons learned from the current Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and informing future collaboration with commercial partners. \n\n Event Information \n\n \n\t Event Name: Kronos Mission Catalyst Day \n\t Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 \n\t Time: 0800–1530 MT \n\t Location: Innovation Hub, 2424 Garden of the Gods Rd. Suite A350 Colorado Springs, CO 80904 \n\t Virtual Access: Microsoft Teams\n\t \n\t\t Keynote and Program Overview: 0830 – 0900 \n\t\t Panel Sessions: 0900 – 0945 \n\t \n\t \n \n\n Note: In-person attendance and One-on-Gov meetings are open to all approved attendees but will be limited to available schedule time and, thus, are not guaranteed. Please annotate requests for a One-on-Gov in your registration request; registrants indicating interest will be sent follow-up directions at a later date. \n\n Registration Information \n\n All interested participants must register here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/J6SUsbA9j1 \n\n Each individual must register separately. Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance. Due to facility limitations, each organization/company is limited to a maximum of 2 attendees. \n\n Note: In-person attendance is limited and will be confirmed separately. Additional details regarding parking, food & beverage options, and attire will be provided in the meeting confirmation. Virtual access to the Keynote and Panel sessions will be provided to all registrants. \n\n Recommended Attire \n\n Military: OCPs \nCivilian: Business Casual \n\n We hope to see you there! \n\n Additional Information \n\n This Industry Day is conducted for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise of future contracts. Participation is voluntary and at the discretion of the government. \n\n Point of Contact \n\n For questions regarding Kronos Mission Catalyst Day, registration, or logistics, please contact: \n\n Kronos CSO Org Box \n\n Email: SSC.BMZ.SYD85@spaceforce.mil \n"}