Bid guide
How to bid on Kronos Mission Catalyst Day 2 with the DEPT of Defense
What the Space Force is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Space Force is hosting Kronos Mission Catalyst Day, an industry engagement event focused on future commercial technology opportunities for the Kronos Family of Systems. This initiative aims to enhance operational command and control, battle management, and intelligence-driven decision making for joint and coalition space operations.
This event is a chance for commercial solution providers, small businesses, and non-traditional defense partners to engage in a two-way dialogue with the government. It will cover updates and lessons learned from CSO 2.0, and industry can provide feedback on innovative approaches and technologies. This feedback may inform future acquisition activities for the Kronos program.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline to register for Kronos Mission Catalyst Day is August 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. The event itself is scheduled for September 2, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with virtual attendance also available. In-person attendance and one-on-one meetings are limited and prioritized for first-time attendees.
Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance. Each individual must register separately. After the deadline, in-person attendance will be confirmed separately, and virtual access to the Keynote and Panel sessions will be provided to all registrants.
Who this opportunity suits
This event is intended for commercial solutions providers, small businesses, and non-traditional defense partners interested in contributing innovative capabilities aligned to Kronos mission needs. The Kronos Family of Systems is organized around four broad Areas of Interest (AOIs): Operational Command and Control (C2), Battle Management, Space Intelligence Integration, and Mission Support Services.
Firms specializing in improving operational planning, command decision making, mission execution, assessment, shared situational awareness, effects-based planning, resource allocation, tactical coordination, dynamic mission execution, visualization, intelligence integration, collection operations, battlespace characterization, targeting, engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, automation, DevSecOps, and mission support capabilities should consider attending.
How to respond
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All interested participants must register using the provided link on the portal. Each individual must register separately for both in-person and virtual attendance. If you are interested in a One-on-Gov meeting, annotate this in your registration request; follow-up directions will be sent later.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is an industry engagement event, your primary goal is to understand the agency's needs and make a positive impression. Review the provided background information on the Kronos program and its four Areas of Interest (AOIs) thoroughly. This will help you tailor your questions and discussions to be highly relevant.
If you are attending in person, prepare concise talking points about your company's capabilities and how they align with the Kronos mission. For one-on-one meetings, be ready to discuss specific innovative approaches or technologies your firm offers that could address the AOIs. Even for virtual attendees, understanding the program's vision and mission context will enable you to better prepare for future Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) 2.0 Calls.
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