Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) have issued a Special Notice for the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). This MAA serves as an overarching framework for Science and Technology (S&T) and Studies and Analysis (S&A) efforts, guiding research from basic science to technology transition. No proposals are requested under this MAA directly; interested parties must monitor SAM.gov for individual solicitations.
Purpose & Scope
The CHEERS MAA provides a comprehensive strategy for AFRL/RH and USAFSAM to advance human-centered research. This includes maximizing Airman performance and readiness, mitigating physical and psychological stressors, and integrating biological and cognitive technologies. Technical areas span:
- USAFSAM: Aerospace Medicine and Physiology, Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Occupational Medicine and Bioenvironmental Engineering, En Route Care/Expeditionary Medicine/Prolonged Field Care.
- AFRL/RH: Airman Biosciences (RHB), Bioeffects (RHD), and Warfighter Interactions & Readiness (RHW), covering force health protection, aeromedical evacuation, directed energy bioeffects, human-machine integration, warfighter cognition, and team performance.
Contract Details
The Air Force may utilize various instruments, including FAR-based contracts (anticipated Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee), grants, cooperative agreements, Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Other Transactions for Research (OTR), and Other Transactions for Prototype (OTP). The NAICS code is 541715 (Research and Technology in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) with a 1,000-employee size standard. The opportunity is anticipated to be unrestricted, with small businesses encouraged to propose.
Key Solicitations & Moratoriums
Several solicitations are currently open under this MAA:
- FA2384-24-S-2334 (BAA Open Period 1): Closes September 30, 2027.
- FA2384-24-S-2335 (ARA Open Period 2): Closes September 30, 2027.
- FA2384-24-S-2336 (CSO Open Period 3): Closes September 30, 2028.
- FA2384-25-S-B007 (BAA Call "Information Mastery in Cognitive Warfare"): Closes September 06, 2025. Moratoriums are in effect: Technical Area 3.3.2.2.1.2 (Information Mastery in Cognitive Warfare LOE 2) under FA2384-24-S-2334 is closed for 6 months from October 30, 2025. Technical Area 3.2 under FA2384-24-S-2334 is closed for 6 months from April 13, 2025.
Submission & Evaluation
Individual solicitations will provide specific objectives, white paper/proposal due dates, and submission instructions. Proposals will be reviewed for technical approach, understanding of scope, innovation, and affordability, categorized as Selectable or Not Selectable. Required attachments may include a Security Program Questionnaire, Key Person Profile, and Privacy Act Statement.
Contacts
For general questions, email AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil. Contracting Officers are Amber Taylor (amber.taylor.9@us.af.mil) and Ashlee Green (ashlee.green.1@us.af.mil).