Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #FA238424S2335
Air Force Research Laboratory solicits white papers for CHEERS research across all technical areas
Buyer
Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate & United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
Posted
August 07, 2025
Respond By
September 30, 2027
Identifier
FA238424S2335
NAICS
541715, 927110
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 projects. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) - United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) - Scope and Objectives: - Solicitation covers all technical areas under the CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) - Research may involve experimental supplies and services for national defense - Multiple awards are anticipated, with a total value not to exceed $499.87 million - Products/Services Requested: - All technical areas and deliverables as detailed in the CHEERS MAA and attachments - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified research organizations - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with program security classification and export control - Potential use of human or animal subjects, hazardous materials, and ground or flight testing - No cost sharing or matching required - Foreign participation addressed in the CHEERS MAA - Procurement Instruments: - May include contracts, IDIQs, cooperative agreements, grants, and other instruments - Place of Performance: - Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) and USAFSAM
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, allowing 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.