Description
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s CHEERS program issues a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Open Period 1, seeking research proposals that advance human performance, enabling, enhancing, restoring, and sustaining warfighter capabilities. Applicants submit a white‑paper by the deadline; selected proposals will be invited to submit full proposals under a two‑step review (initial Go/No‑Go screening then full technical merit review). The effort is funded through a mix of contracts, IDIQs, grants, and cooperative agreements, with a total anticipated ceiling of up to $484.73 million. All proposals must comply with the new “Gold Standard Science” (GSS) principles, cybersecurity (CMMC), and standard DFARS clauses.
• Scope: Human‑centric R&D covering any technical area defined in the CHEERS Statements of Objectives (e.g., physiology, cognition, neuro‑technology, bio‑medicine).
• Funding: Up to $484.73 M available across multiple awards; no cost‑share required; award type may be contract, grant, or cooperative agreement.
• Compliance: Mandatory GSS Compliance and Disclosure Form, CMMC certification, and full DFARS/DFARS‑C cybersecurity clauses.
• Submission: White‑paper due 30 Sep 2027 via email; full proposal deadline to be issued to selected offerors.
• Eligibility: Universities, research nonprofits, and industry firms capable of meeting the security, cybersecurity, and GSS requirements.
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Contact
James Dray(Contracting Officer)