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AFRL CHEERS Program Solicitation for Experimental Research White Papers

This opportunity invites research organizations to submit white papers for the Air Force Research Laboratory's CHEERS program, supporting national defense through experimental and test-focused research. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) - United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) - Scope: - Solicitation for research under the Continuing Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) - All technical areas listed in the CHEERS MAA are eligible - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified - Funding & Awards: - Total anticipated value of awards will not exceed $499.87 million - Multiple awards are expected - May result in contracts, IDIQs, cooperative agreements, grants, or other procurement instruments - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with program security classification and export control - Potential use of human or animal subjects, hazardous materials, and ground or flight testing - Adherence to CHEERS MAA and associated industry guides - Eligibility: - Open to all eligible applicants (unrestricted) - Period of Performance: - White papers accepted through September 30, 2027 - Duration and schedule determined by proposed approach and subsequent proposal requests

Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) are soliciting white papers and potentially later technical and cost proposals for research under the Continuing Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) Statements of Objectives, FA238424S2233. This solicitation is limited to efforts meeting the requirements of 10 USC 4023, which allows procurement for experimental or test purposes to develop supplies needed for national defense. The solicitation covers all technical areas listed in the CHEERS MAA and anticipates multiple awards with a total value not exceeding $499.87 million. White papers are due by September 30, 2027, and proposals will be requested from selected white paper submitters.

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