U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs Initiative
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 u.s. national science foundation (nsf) x-labs initiative in Alexandria, Virginia. This is a NONE set-aside procurement. Responses are due by May 14, 2028 (718 days remaining).
Contract Description
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, and organizational flexibility necessary to pursue ambitious missions aligned with NSF X-Labs Topic Announcements. NSF anticipates making one or more Other T...
Timeline
Posted Date
May 14, 2026
Response Deadline
May 14, 2028
718 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
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Contractor FAQ
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