CHEERS MAA Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas, 10 U.S.C. 4001 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Solicitation FA238424S2334, titled Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas, is a Broad Agency Announcement issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory Human Effectiveness Directorate and the United States Air Force School of Medicine. This effort falls under the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement. The government is seeking white papers for research across all technical areas defined in the CHEERS MAA Statements of Objectives, with a total aggregate award ceiling not to exceed 484.73 million dollars. The acquisition follows a two-step process where white papers must be submitted by September 30, 2027, to AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil. Submissions that are assessed as meeting Air Force needs will be invited to submit full technical and cost proposals. Evaluation and proposal guidelines are governed by the CHEERS MAA Industry Guide. The contract incorporates stringent security and compliance requirements, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, DFARS cybersecurity and supply chain risk standards, and the use of the WAWF system for electronic invoicing. Offerors must maintain current representations and certifications in the System for Award Management.