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

Solicitation FA238424S2336, titled Open Period 3 - All Technical Areas, is a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the United States Air Force School of Medicine. Under the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS) program, the government is seeking innovative technologies, processes, or methods to address capability gaps and technological advancements across all technical areas defined in the CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). The procurement follows a two-step process, currently soliciting white papers with a response deadline of September 30, 2028. Selected offerors will subsequently be invited to submit full technical and cost proposals. The total aggregate value for all awards under this solicitation will not exceed 80.12 million dollars, with anticipated contracts being Firm-Fixed Price under FAR Part 12 or potential Other Transaction awards. Evaluation is based on a two-tier priority system where technical merit, including the soundness of the approach and innovation, is the primary factor, followed by cost realism. Awards are granted to responsible offerors whose proposals are deemed most advantageous to the government, provided they pass a security risk review. Offerors must maintain current representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with various DFARS and FAR provisions, including specialty metals compliance and supply chain security requirements.