CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas

US · OH Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) grant open #FA238424S2334

Response due Sep 30, 2027 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has posted a synopsis under solicitation number FA238424S2334 for CHEERS Open Period 1, covering all technical areas. This is a broad, open-period solicitation suggesting a multiple-award or broad agency announcement (BAA) vehicle open for submissions across a wide range of technical areas relevant to AFRL's research mission. The opportunity is open from August 2025 through September 2027, indicating a long rolling submission window typical of BAA or IDIQ-type research contracts.

What they want

Open-period solicitation covering all technical areas under the CHEERS program managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Offerors may submit proposals across all designated technical areas during the open period window. No further scope detail is provided in the synopsis text.

Technical requirements

Covers all technical areas under the CHEERS program — specific technical area details not disclosed in synopsis

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal portal submission

Risks & flags

Extremely minimal synopsis with no scope, technical requirements, or evaluation criteria disclosed — limits competitive visibility
Long 26-month open window with no stated structure may obscure actual selection timing or preference
No dollar values or ceiling disclosed — makes competitive cost positioning impossible

Market context

inferred from NAICS

R&D in Physical, Engineering, Life Sciences (except Nanotech & Biotech)

NAICS 541715

US market size: $95B
Typical award: $100K – $50M+

Typical buyers

DoDNSFNIHNASADOE

Commonly required

DCAA-compliant accountingITARCMMC L2

CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas

Due Sep 30

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