CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas

The Air Force Research Laboratory Human Effectiveness Directorate and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine are soliciting white papers under the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement. This broad agency announcement, solicitation number FA2384-24-S-2334, focuses on defense-related scientific research in human performance and aerospace medicine to support the Department of the Air Force Strategic Vision. The procurement follows a two-step process, starting with the submission of white papers due by September 30, 2027, with technical and cost proposals requested from selected applicants at a later date. The total value of all awards under this solicitation will not exceed 484.73 million dollars, with multiple awards anticipated. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including strict security requirements for classified information and compliance with military standards for packaging and marking, specifically MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130. Invoicing must be processed through the Web Application for Warranted Funds. Offerors are required to maintain active registration in the System for Award Management and certify their size status and socioeconomic categories. Submissions must be sent electronically to the designated program email and adhere to the formatting guidelines provided in the CHEERS MAA Industry Guide.