Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)
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The Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA), managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Human Effectiveness Directorate and the United States Air Force School of Medicine, establishes a comprehensive research and technology development strategy that spans basic research through technology maturation and transition. This initiative leverages multiple acquisition authorities such as Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and cooperative agreements under various U.S. Code sections, to facilitate a broad spectrum of innovative projects in human effectiveness and cognitive warfare. The program issues a suite of solicitations aimed at advancing specific technical objectives defined in Statements of Objectives (SOO), addressing areas like holistic decision-making models, information mastery in cognitive warfare, and other human-centric technologies. Notably, the program has implemented a series of moratoria impacting particular technical areas to maintain fair competition and program integrity. As of April 2026, the Technical Area 3.3.2.2.1.1, “Holistic Models for Decision-Making LOE 1,” is closed to new submissions for six months following the proposal receipt deadline in April 2026. Similarly, earlier restrictions were placed on areas such as “Information Mastery in Cognitive Warfare LOE 2” and other segments of the SOO, each closed for a six-month period subsequent to their respective proposal deadlines. Currently, three active solicitations under the CHEERS MAA—covering Broad Agency Announcements, Procurement for Experimental Purposes, and Commercial Solutions Openings—continue to accept white paper proposals. These solicitations provide detailed technical areas and attachment resources that must be reviewed together to ensure compliance and full understanding. The program centralizes outreach through designated contracting officers and technical points of contact, reinforcing clear communication channels for prospective participants. The work is primarily conducted in Dayton, Ohio, reflecting the operational hub for this broad research endeavor.
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8 Apr 2026: MORATORIUM
To preserve the integrity of competition, Attachment 2, “RHW_RHD_RHB Technical Requirements Statement of Objectives (SOO),” Paragraph 3.3.2.2.1.1, Holistic Models for Decision-Making LOE 1, is closed in its entirety. No white papers will be accepted under solicitation FA2384-24-S-2334, “CHEERS MAA Open Period 1 – All Technical Areas, 10 U.S.C. 4001 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA),” for submissions that target and/or identify Technical Area 3.3.2.2.1.1. This moratorium is effective for a period of 6 months as of the closing date for proposal receipt (24 April 2026) under Call for Proposals FA2384-26-S-B001 “Holistic Models for Decision Making”.
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8 Apr 2026: Solicitation Tracker Update
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25 Nov 2025: MORATORIUM
To preserve the integrity of competition, Attachment 2, “RHW_RHD_RHB Technical Requirements Statement of Objectives (SOO),” Paragraph 3.3.2.2.1.2, Information Mastery in Cognitive Warfare LOE 2, is closed in its entirety. No white papers will be accepted under solicitation FA2384-24-S-2334, “CHEERS MAA Open Period 1 – All Technical Areas, 10 U.S.C. 4001 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA),” for submissions that target and/or identify Technical Area 3.3.2.2.1.2. This moratorium is effective for a period of 6 months as of the closing date for proposal receipt (30 October 2025) under Call for Proposals FA2384-25-S-B007 “Information Mastery in Cognitive Warfare”.
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20 Nov 2025: Amendment 01 - Annual Update
The CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) MUST be reviewed in tandem with the solicitations in order to have access to all applicable attachments and instructions. There are three (3) open, 2-step, solicitations currently accepting white papers. Please see below for solicitation numbers.
Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA), Notice FA238424S2233:
1. CHEERS MAA Open Period 1 – Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Solicitation FA238424S2334
2. CHEERS MAA Open Period 2 – Procurement for Experimental Purposes (ARA), Solicitation FA238424S2335
3. CHEERS MAA Open Period 3 - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Solicitation FA238424S2336
Please reach out if you have any questions regarding the MAA and/or the solicitation(s). Technical questions may be directed to the technical POC’s identified in the announcement/solicitations. General questions may be directed to the CHEERS email org box: AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil
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7 Aug 2025: Solicitation Tracker Update
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11 April 2025 Notice: MORATORIUM
To preserve the integrity of competition, Attachment 2, “RHW_RHD_RHB Technical Requirements Statement of Objectives (SOO),” Paragraph 3.2 is closed in its entirety. No white papers will be accepted under solicitation FA2384-24-S-2334, “CHEERS MAA Open Period 1 – All Technical Areas, 10 U.S.C. 4001 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA),” for submissions that target and/or identify Technical Area 3.2. This moratorium is effective for a period of 6 months as of the closing date for proposal receipt (13 April 2025) under Call for Proposals FA2384-24-S-B003 “BRDEE”.
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Original Announcement:
Description: The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (AFRL/RH) and the United States Air Force School of Medicine (USAFSAM) CHEERS MAA is intended to provide a comprehensive strategy for AFRL/RH and USAFSAM’s range of S&T, allowing for progression from basic research to technology maturation and transition.
Solicitation Authority: Solicitations issued under this MAA will utilize any one, or a combination, of the authorities below:
10 U.S.C. 4001 Federal Acquisition Regulation and its Supplements (FAR(S))/FAR Part 35.016 – Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs)
10 U.S.C. 3458/DFARS 212.70 - Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures
10 U.S.C. 4021 – Research projects: transactions other than contracts & grants (Other Transaction for Research)
10 U.S.C. 4022 – Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects (Other Transaction for Prototype).
10 U.S.C. 4023 – Procurement for Experimental Purposes
10 U.S.C. 4001/32 CFR 22.205 – Grants and Cooperative Agreement
Statement of Objective/Description of Technical Area(s): Solicitations issued under this MAA will seek approaches covering one or more of the Technical Areas found in the attached Statements of Objectives.
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