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Human Sustenance & Life Support Systems

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This subcontract under the Department of Defense focuses on the development and supply of innovative hardware and methods designed to sustain humans in extreme operational environments. Supporting prime contractors for AFRL/RH and USAFSAM CHEERS projects, the scope includes the creation of advanced nutrition and hydration systems, environmental control mechanisms, and life-support hardware tailored for Air Force operations. The contract, titled Human Sustenance & Life Support Systems, is categorized under NAICS code 488190 and is managed by the FA2384 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Rakh agency. The performance period extends through a response deadline of September 30, 2028, with the primary objective of delivering specialized consumables and sustenance hardware to ensure personnel viability in challenging environments.

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DoD subcontract for advanced human sustenance and life support hardware through September 2028.

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488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

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This scope was carved out of FA238424S2336.

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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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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2384 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Rakh
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Supplies innovative methods or hardware to sustain humans in extreme operational environments for prime contractors on AFRL/RH and USAFSAM CHEERS projects. Develops advanced nutrition, hydration systems, environmental control, or life-support hardware applicable to Air Force operational environments. Delivers sustenance hardware, specialized consumables, or environmental control systems.

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