science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · DOD-AFRL

Continuing Human Enabling Enhancing Restoring and Sustaining

Air Force -- Research Lab · FA238424S2233

6576 days left

Deadline

August 22, 2044

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Continuing Human Enabling Enhancing Restoring and Sustaining. Air Force -- Research Lab. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (AFRL/RH) and the United States Air Force School of Medicine (USAFSAM) CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) is intended to provide a comprehensive strategy for AFRL/RH and USAFSAM's range of Science and Technology... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

Unrestricted (any eligible entity)

Who Should NOT Apply

Few restrictions — most eligible entities can apply

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•The following guidance is provided for Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) contemplating submitting a proposal in response t...
•Deadline: 2044-08-22

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (AFRL/RH) and the United States Air Force School of Medicine (USAFSAM) CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) is intended to provide a comprehensive strategy for AFRL/RH and USAFSAM's range of Science and Technology (S&T) requirements, allowing for progression from basic research to technology maturation and transition.

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 (NOTE: THIS CSO IS NOT GRANT-ELIGIBLE)

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

Attachments

PDF

Solicitation Tracker

Solicitation_Tracker_7_Aug_2025.xlsx

PDF

CHEERS MAA

CHEERS_MAA_Amend_01_20Nov2025.pdf

PDF

Industry Guide

Attachment_1_CHEERS_Industry_Guide_Amend_01_20Nov2025.pdf

PDF

RH SOO

Attachment_2_RHW_RHD_RHB_SOO_Amend_01_20Nov2025.pdf

PDF

USAFSAM SOO

Attachment_3_USAFSAM_SOO_Amend_01_20Nov2025.pdf

Who Can Apply

The following guidance is provided for Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) contemplating submitting a proposal in response to a solicitation, as either a prime or subcontractor. FAR 35.107-1(c)(4) prohibits an FFRDC from competing with any non-FFRDC concern in response to a Federal agency request for proposal for other than the operation of an FFRDC (with exceptions stated in DFARS 235.017-1(c)(4)). There is no regulation prohibiting an FFRDC from responding to a solicitation issued under this MAA. However, the FFRDC's sponsoring agency must first make a determination that the effort being proposed falls within the purpose, mission, general scope of effort, or special competency of the FFRDC, and that determination must be included in the FFRDC's proposal. In addition, AFRL must make a determination that the work proposed would not place the FFRDC in direct competition with domestic private industry. Only after these determinations are made, would a determination be made concerning the FFRDC's eligibility to receive an award. Notice to Foreign-Owned Firms: Such firms are asked to immediately notify the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation before deciding to respond. Foreign contractors should be award that restrictions might apply which could preclude their participation.

Eligible Applicant Types

Unrestricted (open to all)

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement, grant, other, procurement_contract

Key Dates

Posted: August 7, 2025

Application Deadline: August 22, 2044 (6576 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Amber A Taylor Grantor

AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil

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