Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)
ID: FA238424S2233Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEAIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

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https://sam.gov/opp/c0dfc5663a854907a08752de03714867/view
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    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the United States Air Force School of Medicine (USAFSAM) have issued a Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) titled "Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS)." This initiative aims to improve the capabilities of the Air Force by soliciting innovative solutions from industry, educational institutions, and non-traditional defense contractors.

    CHEERS serves as a comprehensive framework for various science and technology (S&T) solicitations, offering a streamlined approach to progress from basic research to technology maturation. The focus is on enhancing human effectiveness in extreme environments, including air and space, and addressing the physiological and operational medicine challenges associated with these domains.

    The scope of work for this MAA involves conducting research, development, and studies in specific Technical Areas (TAs). These TAs encompass a wide range of topics, such as human performance augmentation, physiomics, biosciences, and cognitive neurosciences. Offerors are invited to submit white papers and proposals in response to specific calls for research, which will be evaluated based on their uniqueness, technical merit, and affordability.

    Eligible applicants for this opportunity should possess expertise in the relevant research areas outlined in the Technical Area statements. Experience in conducting short-term studies, developing innovative solutions, and working with diverse disciplines will be favored.

    Funding and contract details will vary depending on the individual task orders. Multiple solicitation authorities will be employed, including those for acquiring commercial products, conducting research projects, and developing prototypes. Offerors are advised to carefully review each solicitation for specific requirements and key dates.

    For more details, interested parties should refer to the CHEERS MAA document and its accompanying Industry Guide, which provide comprehensive instructions for the submission process. Solicitations will be released periodically, outlining specific objectives, requirements, and deadlines.

    Inquiries can be directed to the Contracting Officers: Amber Taylor at amber.taylor.9@us.af.mil or Ashlee Green at ashlee.green.1@us.af.mil.

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    Amber Taylor, Contracting Officer, Grants Officer, Agreements Officer
    amber.taylor.9@us.af.mil
    Ashlee Green, Contracting Officer
    ashlee.green.1@us.af.mil
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    Attachment 1 - CHEERS Industry Guide_Final July 2024.pdf
    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine seek industry proposals for cutting-edge research and development projects through the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement. This solicitation consolidates various authorities under a single framework to facilitate a seamless progression from basic research to technology maturation. CHEERS aims to harness the latest advancements in human effectiveness, soliciting innovative solutions from a diverse range of industry partners, including small businesses, educational institutions, and non-traditional defense contractors. The focus is on enhancing the effectiveness of military personnel and improving existing platforms, systems, and materials. Proposals are invited in response to specific calls for basic, applied, and advanced research, with potential topics including studies and analysis, technology demonstrations, and integrated experiments. Offerors should submit white papers or full proposals adhering to the specified format and page limitations. Submissions will be evaluated based on the uniqueness and creativity of the approach, understanding of the research scope, technical merit, and affordability. Selectable proposals will be assessed for their potential impact and affordability, with contracts awarded at the discretion of AFRL and USAFSAM. Key dates vary based on the solicitation, and interested parties should closely review the guidelines outlined in the CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement and its accompanying Industry Guide for submission details.
    Attachment 2 - FA2384-24-S-2233 RHW_RHD_RHB Technical Requirements - Statement of Objectives.pdf
    The Air Force Research Laboratory's Airman Systems Directorate seeks advanced research and development solutions through the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS) program. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of airmen and machines in various domains. CHEERS is a flexible two-step acquisition process, inviting both white papers and targeted proposals. The procurement objective revolves around innovative technologies and studies within specific Product Lines (PL), Core Technical Competencies (CTC), and Core Research Areas (CRA). The Airman Biosciences (RHB) PL focuses on aeromedical research, human performance, and health protection. The Bioeffects (RHD) PL develops tools and technologies for weapon system design and personnel protection. Meanwhile, the Warfighter Interactions & Readiness (RHW) PL targets advanced interfaces, team performance optimization, and analytical tools for enhanced decision-making. Researchers and developers are encouraged to submit proposals aligning with these PLs, CTCs, and CRAs. The scope includes basic research, applied studies, and technology development. Key areas of interest encompass physiological and cognitive performance enhancement, bioscience and biotechnology applications, directed energy bioeffects, and human-machine collaboration. Contract details and key dates are contingent upon individual task orders, with OPSEC training and compliance as a mandatory requirement. This initiative encourages submissions from diverse stakeholders to foster cutting-edge solutions for the Air Force's human-centered research and development objectives.
    Attachment 3 - FA2384-24-S-2233 USAFSAM Technical Requirements - Statement of Objectives.pdf
    The United States Air Force Research Laboratory seeks to advance its Aerospace Operational Medicine Enterprise (AOME) through a broad range of studies and research. The primary objective is to enhance Airman performance, readiness, and mitigation measures in extreme environments. This involves assessing physiological responses, developing precision medicine solutions, and investigating public health concerns. Specifically, the focus is on wearables and technology assessments, musculoskeletal injury prevention, aircrew fatigue mitigation, and psychological performance enhancements. Additionally, the RFP seeks methods to detect and prevent occupational health hazards and improve en route care in remote settings. The AOME also aims to leverage data science and machine learning to analyze operational medical data. Eligible contractors will have the capability to conduct short-term studies and provide innovative solutions in these diverse areas, contributing to the overall enhancement of aerospace medicine and performance.
    CHEERS MAA_Final July 2024.pdf
    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the United States Air Force School of Medicine (USAFSAM) issue a Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) titled "Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS)." This MAA serves as a framework for various science and technology (S&T) solicitations, providing a streamlined approach for progressing from basic research to technology maturation and transfer. Under this MAA, multiple solicitation authorities will be utilized, including those for acquiring innovative commercial products, conducting research projects, and executing prototype development. The focus of this procurement is on acquiring approaches that address one or more of the Technical Areas outlined in the attached Statements of Objectives. These areas encompass a wide range of research topics, aiming to enhance human effectiveness. Solicitations will be released periodically, outlining specific Air Force objectives and specifying requirements and deadlines. They may require white papers or proposals, with evaluations based on criteria detailed in each solicitation. Offerors should monitor the announcement for these individual solicitations, which will provide insight into the specific goods, services, or solutions sought by the Air Force. Important dates include the release of solicitations and associated white paper or proposal deadlines, with evaluations primarily focusing on the technical merit and relevance of the submitted approaches. Eligible offerors are encouraged to regularly check the MAA for these opportunities.
    Solicitation Tracker_1 Aug 2024.xlsx
    The government agency seeks advanced healthcare and physiological solutions from this comprehensive solicitation, titled "CHEERS MAA Solicitation Log." The primary objective is to acquire cutting-edge technologies and expertise across diverse technical areas related to aerospace and operational medicine. This includes specialized requirements for air and space environments, encompassing en route patient transport and health protection. The solicitation also seeks biotechnological advancements for performance enhancement and medical research. Several technical areas are outlined, such as airman sensing and assessment, human performance augmentation, and biomedical impact research. These areas cover a wide range of disciplines, from physiomics and biosciences to applied cognitive neurosciences and health performance sensing. Additionally, the solicitation delves into directed energy bioeffects and their modeling, assessment, and protection. It seeks innovations in airman-machine integration, readiness analytics, and distributed teaming, with a focus on enhancing warfighter capabilities. The solicitation spans multiple years, with a closing date of September 30, 2027, and encompasses numerous key dates for submission deadlines. The agency emphasizes the importance of technical merit, cost-effectiveness, and potential impact on mission success in its evaluation criteria. This solicitation represents a wide-ranging effort to procure innovative solutions for complex military healthcare and physiological challenges in austere environments.
    Solicitation Tracker_22 Jul 2024.xlsx
    Solicitation Tracker_29 Jul 2024.xlsx
    FA2384-24-S-2334, FA2384-24-S-2335, and FA2384-24-S-2336: These solicitations seek contracts for undefined 711th HPW requirements, with a focus on various technical areas. The scope encompasses multiple research and development domains, including aerospace and operational medicine, air and space physiology, and human performance augmentation. The work involves assessing and enhancing the capabilities of airmen, covering areas like sensing and assessment, cognitive neuroscience, and applied biosciences. Contract details are undisclosed, but responses are due by September 30, 28. The solicitations prioritize enhancing Air Force capabilities in austere environments and en route patient care, with a significant focus on directed energy weapons effects and human-machine integration. The evaluation of proposals will likely consider technical merit and relevance to the stated objectives, with an emphasis on the specificity of the offered solutions.
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