Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)
Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA238424S2233
- Agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Dayton, Ohio, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
AFRL/RH and USAFSAM issued a Special Notice for the CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA), an umbrella vehicle with open solicitations closing September 2027 through September 2028. No set-aside is used. The MAA provides a strategy for AFRL/RH and USAFSAM science and technology and studies and analysis efforts, progressing from basic research to technology maturation and transition across more than 45 technical areas, including aerospace and operational medicine, biotechnology, directed energy bioeffects, and human performance.
Solicitations may use 10 U.S.C. 4001 (BAA), 3458 (commercial solutions opening), 4021, 4022, and 4023, or 4001/32 CFR 22.205 (assistance instruments), alone or in combination. Three open solicitations accept white papers: FA2384-24-S-2334 (Open Period 1, BAA), FA2384-24-S-2335 (Open Period 2, Procurement for Experimental Purposes), and FA2384-24-S-2336 (Open Period 3, Commercial Solutions Opening). Technical Area 3.3.2.2.1.1 closed for six months from the 24 April 2026 proposal closing date.
The Industry Guide, Attachment 1, Amendment 02 (version 3.0, dated 28 September 2026), limits white papers to five pages in Word, 10-point Arial, double-spaced, with one-inch margins. Offerors may be small or large businesses, educational or research institutions, nonprofits, or non-traditional defense contractors. Required attachments include Appendix 2, the Security Program Questionnaire, and Appendix 3, the Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet. General questions go to AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil, and technical questions go to POCs listed in each solicitation.
Notice text
7 versions
Update #7 · Latest ·
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.
Update #6 ·
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.
Update #5 ·
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.
Update #4 ·
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.
Update #3 ·
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.
Update #2 ·
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.
Update #1 ·
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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