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U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs Initiative

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Place of performance: Alexandria, VA

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Posted: Jun 25, 2026
Closes: May 14, 2028 (in 644 days)

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At a glance

This is a government contract opportunity posted by NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION in the research and development in the physical category. The deadline is May 14, 2028, 645 days from now. Work is performed in Alexandria, VA.

Classification and identifiers

Industry (NAICS): Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)
Product or service (PSC): General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; Applied Research (AJ12)
Solicitation number: NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative
Contracting office: DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS

Who can apply

Work performed in Alexandria, VA

No Set aside used. NONE

About this opportunity

NSF amended this solicitation on June 23, 2026. Section?6.1.1 has been updated. No other changes were made. ********************************************** The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), announces the NSF X-Labs Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering (OTASO). The NSF X-Labs initiative is a flexible, outcomes-driven effort to build and accelerate novel platform technologies capable of unlocking new sectors, advancing use-inspired scientific breakthroughs, and supporting U.S. leadership in science and technology. Through this OTASO, NSF is soliciting proposals from domestic responsible entities capable of establishing full-time, interdisciplinary R&D teams with the operational autonomy, technical expertise, an...