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CHEERS MAA Open Period 3 - All Technical Areas, 10 U.S.C 3458 - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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Solicitation FA238424S2336 is a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory Human Effectiveness Directorate and the United States Air Force School of Medicine under the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) program. The agency is seeking innovative commercial products, technologies, or services across all technical areas to address capability gaps and provide technological advancements for the 711 Human Performance Wing. Eligible solutions range from advanced component development to operational systems development, with a total award value not to exceed 80.12 million dollars. Awards may be issued as firm-fixed-price commercial contracts, Other Transactions under 10 U.S.C. 4022, or other authorized commercial acquisition vehicles. The acquisition follows a two-step process, beginning with the submission of white papers due by September 30, 2028. White papers are evaluated based on innovation, consistency with CHEERS Statements of Objectives, and agency interest. Selected offerors will then be invited to submit full technical and cost proposals, which are evaluated on the soundness of the technical approach, understanding of scope, and price realism. Amendment 02 updated the solicitation to align with current DoD cybersecurity requirements, specifically mandating NIST SP 800-171 SPRS assessment posting and CMMC compliance per DFARS 252.204-7019, 7020, and 7021. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and adhere to the guidelines provided in the September 2026 CHEERS Industry Guide.

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Air Force seeks innovative human performance solutions via CHEERS, total value 80.12 million dollars.

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

OH

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Documents

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FA238424S2336 Amendment 01 - Representations and Certifications

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FA2384-24-S-2336 Open Period Solicitation 3 - CHEERS

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List of Provisions and Clauses (CSO) - Section K

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2384 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Rakh
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
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James "Matthew" Dray
Matthew "Greg" Greathouse

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**28 September 2026: Amendment 02 — Annual Update & Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Revisions**


Solicitation: FA238424S2336, "Open Period 3 - All Technical Areas, 10 U.S.C. 3458 - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)"


Solicitation Authority: 10 U.S.C. § 3458 - Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures (R-DFARS Part 212)


The purpose of this update (Amendment 02) is to incorporate annual solicitation updates, align applicable commercial provisions and clauses with current RFO and DoD cybersecurity requirements, and reaffirm submission guidelines for commercial solutions.


SUMMARY OF REVISIONS (AMENDMENT 02):


1. Commercial Innovation Scope (10 U.S.C. § 3458): Proposals submitted under this CSO must provide innovative commercial products, commercial technologies, or commercial services that meet or exceed 711 HPW operational requirements. Solutions must demonstrate commercial viability or novel adaptation of commercial technology for military utilization.


2. Provisions and Clauses Update: Attachment 1 has been updated to reflect current RFO commercial contracting provisions and mandatory DoD cybersecurity safeguarding requirements (including NIST SP 800-171 SPRS assessment posting and task-specific CMMC compliance per DFARS 252.204-7019, 7020, and 7021).


3. Contract Types & Terms: Awards resulting from this CSO may include fixed-price commercial contracts, Other Transactions under 10 U.S.C. § 4022, or other authorized commercial acquisition vehicles.


4. Reference to Updated Overarching Industry Guide: Offerors must refer to the revised CHEERS Industry Guide (Revision September 2026) located on the parent MAA notice for detailed submission templates and instructions.


List of Attachments: 1. "Open Period Solicitation 3_CSO Amend 02.pdf" 2.


"Attachment 1 - List of Provisions and Clauses (CSO).pdf"


Related Notice: Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) FA238424S2233, "Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)"


Note: You MUST refer to the related notice identified above in order to obtain all additional attachments referenced herein (e.g. CHEERS Industry Guide, Statements of Objectives (SOO), and S&T Protection Appendices).


                                                                   Previous Amendment History


20 Nov 2025: Amendment 01 - Annual Update


Solicitation: FA238424S2336, "Open Period 3 - All Technical Areas"


Solicitation Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3458 - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)


List of Attachments:


1. "Open Period Solicitation 3_CSO Amend 01"


2. "Attachment 1 - List of Provisions and Clauses_CSO"


Related Notice: Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) FA238424S2233, "Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)"


Note: You MUST refer to the related notice identified above in order to obtain all additional attachments referenced herein (e.g. CHEERS Industry Guide, Statements of Objectives (SOO), and S&T Protection Appendices)



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