Continuing Human Enabling Enhancing Restoring and Sustaining
ID: 360258Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Air Force -- Research Lab (DOD-AFRL)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360258
Timeline
    Description

    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the United States Air Force School of Medicine (USAFSAM) have announced the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA), aimed at advancing science and technology from basic research to technology maturation. This initiative seeks proposals addressing various research challenges in human-centered research, particularly focusing on optimizing and protecting Airman capabilities across air, space, and cyberspace through innovative solutions in areas such as aerospace medicine, public health, and occupational medicine. The MAA encourages participation from a wide range of applicants, including small businesses and non-traditional defense contractors, with no cost-sharing requirements and multiple award types available. Interested parties can contact Amber A. Taylor at AFRL via email at AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil, with proposals due by August 22, 2044.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Posted
    Attachment 1 - CHEERS Industry Guide_Final July 2024.pdf_safe.pdf
    The Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) Industry Guide outlines a unique solicitation method for the Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate, and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (AFRL/RH and USAFSAM). This guide details various solicitation variations, including Call for Proposal and Open Period, which can be one-step or two-step processes. It provides comprehensive instructions for white paper and proposal preparation, emphasizing format, content, and submission requirements. The document also covers review and selection procedures based on technical merit and affordability, along with additional requirements for FAR-based contracts, assistance instruments, and Other Transactions (OTs). The MAA aims to broaden industry participation, including small businesses and non-traditional defense contractors, by clarifying acquisition processes and leveraging different funding authorities to advance science, technology, studies, and analysis.
    Attachment 2.pdf
    The FA2384-24-S-2233 Attachment 2, titled "Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) Technical Requirements - Statement of Objectives (SOO)", outlines the research and development objectives of the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Airman Systems Directorate (RH). This open two-step MAA seeks white papers and proposals targeting specific research challenges within three key areas: Product Line (PL), Core Technical Competency (CTC), and Core Research Area (CRA). The document details the scope of RH's work, which focuses on human-centered research, integrating biological and cognitive technologies to optimize and protect Airman capabilities in air, space, and cyberspace. It further breaks down technical requirements into three divisions: Airman Biosciences (RHB), Bioeffects (RHD), and Warfighter Interactions & Readiness (RHW), each with defined product lines, core technical competencies, critical research areas, and lines of effort. Examples include aerospace and operational medicine, biotechnology for performance, bioeffects modeling, and human-machine integration. The SOO also includes other requirements such as Operations Security (OPSEC) and fiscal considerations for funding research, development, test, and evaluation efforts.
    Attachment 3.pdf
    The United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM), part of the 711th Human Performance Wing, is soliciting proposals for its Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). This initiative aims to improve Airman performance and readiness by addressing physical and psychological stressors, injuries, and illnesses through studies and analyses (S&A) and research and development (R&D). Key focus areas include Aerospace Medicine and Physiology (e.g., aircrew physiologic assessment, musculoskeletal injury prevention, precision medicine, psychological performance), Public Health and Preventative Medicine (e.g., pathogen detection, cancer analysis, wound infection prevention), Occupational Medicine and Bioenvironmental Engineering (e.g., hazard detection, mitigation technology), and En Route Care/Expeditionary Medicine/Prolonged Field Care (e.g., training methodologies, technology assessment). The MAA also seeks solutions for education and training technologies and data science applications, including AI and machine learning, to analyze medical and operational data. Proposals must align with fiscal considerations for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) funding.
    CHEERS MAA_Final July 2024.pdf_safe.pdf
    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RH) 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 MAA, identified as FA2384-24-S-2233, is an initial announcement consolidating various solicitation authorities to support AFRL/RH and USAFSAM's science and technology efforts, ranging from basic research to technology maturation. Individual solicitations, which will detail specific Air Force Objectives, anticipated award dates, funding, and the number of awards, will be released under this overarching announcement. No proposals are being requested at this time. The MAA allows for multiple award types, including FAR-based contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and Other Transactions. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541715. Eligibility for offerors is anticipated to be unrestricted, with small businesses encouraged to participate.
    ContractData-20250411-083418.pdf
    The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (AFRL/RH) and the United States Air Force School of Medicine (USAFSAM) have issued a Special Notice (FA238424S2233) for their Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) MAA program. This initiative provides a comprehensive strategy for the progression of science and technology from basic research to technology maturation. The solicitation utilizes various authorities, including Federal Acquisition Regulation, innovative commercial product acquisition, and other transactions for research and prototype projects. A key update is a six-month moratorium, effective April 13, 2025, on accepting white papers targeting Technical Area 3.2 under solicitation FA2384-24-S-2334, "CHEERS MAA Open Period 1 – All Technical Areas, 10 U.S.C. 4001 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)." The program seeks approaches covering technical areas outlined in attached Statements of Objectives, with the place of performance in Dayton, ID USA.
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