NSF X-Labs Initiative - Scientific Instrumentation For Sensing and Imaging
Agency
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS
Location
Alexandria, VA
Virginia
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Solicitation
Service / NAICS
541715
Set-Aside
NONE
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS involves nsf x-labs initiative - scientific instrumentation for sensing and imaging in Alexandria, Virginia. This is a NONE set-aside procurement. Responses are due by Jul 13, 2026 (2 days remaining).
Contract Description
NSF amended this solicitation on June 23, 2026. Section 6.1.1 has been updated. No other changes were made. ********************************************** The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) announces its intent to solicit Written Proposals for NSF X-Labs teams in the technical domain of scientific instrumentation for sensing and imaging. This NSF X-Labs announcement is issued under the Other Transactions Agreement Solutions Offering (OTASO), NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative. NSF X-Labs is a flexible, outcomes-driven initiative designed 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. Thr...
Timeline
Posted Date
Jun 23, 2026
Response Deadline
Jul 13, 2026
2 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
This is a NONE set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
Work will be performed in Alexandria, Virginia. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required NONE certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Virginia
- ✓You have worked with NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS before
Harder to Win If…
- !Only 2 days remaining to prepare your response
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