CHEERS MAA Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas, 10 U.S.C. 4001 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), has issued a solicitation under Broad Agency Announcement FA238424S2334 for the program titled Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas. This procurement is conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 4001 and FAR 35.016 for basic research and development services. The opportunity is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AC11 for National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Basic Research.

This solicitation serves as an annual update and is part of the Multiple Authority Announcement FA238424S2233, known as Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS). The scope covers all technical areas associated with the CHEERS program, including objectives related to human performance and sustainment. Four attachments are associated with this notice, including the amended solicitation and updated lists of provisions and clauses.

The response deadline for this open period is September 30, 2027. Submissions and inquiries are managed by the Air Force Materiel Command through the primary point of contact, Amber Taylor. Proposers are required to reference the related CHEERS master notice to access foundational documents, including the Industry Guide, Statements of Objectives, and Science and Technology Protection Appendices.