Kratos Awarded $25 Million Task Order for U.S. Space Force's Evolved Strategic SATCOM

Core Viewpoint - Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has been awarded a $25 million task order under the CCS-C Sustainment and Resiliency contract with the U.S. Space Force to enhance ground system capabilities for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications system, which is crucial for the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications mission [1][3]. Group 1: Task Order Details - The task order will establish the CCS-C infrastructure to support out-of-band ESS telemetry, tracking, and command capabilities [2]. - It aims to create necessary infrastructure for linking ground system solutions for operations and develop a roadmap for ESS Mission Unique Software and CCS-C micro-services [2]. - The contract has a performance period of 34 months, starting from March 14, 2025, to November 30, 2027 [3]. Group 2: Contract and Financials - The C-SAR contract has a maximum value of $579 million for various task orders related to operations, sustainment, and enhancements [3]. - The task order is part of a single-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to Kratos on November 15, 2023 [3]. Group 3: CCS-C System Overview - The CCS-C system provides secure and integrated communications for Military SATCOM requirements, including various satellite systems like DSCS, Milstar, WGS, and AEHF [4]. - The CCS-C system is expected to play a significant role in out-of-band command and control for the ESS constellation [4]. Group 4: Technological Innovations - The implementation of Kratos' OpenSpace Platform is a key infrastructure change associated with the task order, allowing the Space Force to select necessary capabilities as missions evolve [5]. - The OpenSpace family of solutions aims to transform satellite ground systems into more dynamic components of the space network, consisting of three product lines: OpenSpace SpectralNet, OpenSpace quantum products, and the OpenSpace Platform [6].