Metronome, a mission-focused provider of digital modernization solutions for the U.S. federal government, today announced it has officially become the prime contractor for the U.S. Space Force’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract known as El Kamino, following the approval of a formal novation agreement by the Department of the Air Force.
This transition reflects the Space Force’s evolving approach to software acquisition—one that prioritizes speed, flexibility, and capability delivery over traditional procurement timelines. As prime, Metronome will lead all aspects of El Kamino, delivering integrated DevSecOps, Agile software development, human-centered design, and data-driven solutions to accelerate mission outcomes for the Space Launch Enterprise.
“Being entrusted with this mission-critical role is an honor and a responsibility we embrace fully,” said Jen Virga, CEO of Metronome. “This novation ensures both operational continuity and enhanced agility in delivering next-generation software capabilities to the Space Force.”
Metronome has supported El Kamino as a subcontractor since its inception. With this transition, the company brings continuity in talent, tools, and mission knowledge—ensuring no disruption to current delivery while scaling innovation under the new software pathway framework.
El Kamino is part of the Space Force’s broader effort to modernize software systems across the space launch domain using a modular, user-centered, and iterative delivery model. As the new prime, Metronome is positioned to enable rapid prototyping, continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), and secure delivery of resilient software solutions tailored to mission users.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲: Metronome is a values-driven federal contractor enabling digital modernization across defense and space missions. Specializing in secure software delivery, cyber resilience, and mission-critical enterprise support, Metronome delivers with agility, transparency, and purpose. Learn more at www.metronomeusa.com.
