Optical Radiation Bioeffects and Safety

The Department of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is seeking proposals for Optical Radiation Bioeffects and Safety under solicitation FA2384-26-S-B002. This project is a CHEERS Call issued via a two-step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and is associated with the Multiple Authority Announcement FA2384-24-S-2233, titled "Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)." The solicitation includes 14 attachments, such as a Statement of Objectives, a DD254 security classification specification, a full equipment list, and a Contract Data Requirements List.

Performance is located in DWG, Texas, and falls under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AC11 for National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Basic Research. No set-aside (NONE) has been designated for this procurement. Alex LaVelle is the designated point of contact for the effort, which is conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 4001 and FAR 35.106.

Responses to the solicitation must be submitted by June 8, 2026. Amendment 1 was issued to provide the correct Multiple Authority Announcement Industry Guide as an attachment. The primary purpose of this research and development initiative is to address bioeffects and safety related to optical radiation within the framework of the CHEERS program.