NSF X-Labs Initiative AI for Physical Systems Topic Announcement
Key Takeaways
- Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
- Work to be performed in Alexandria, VA
- Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Contract Details
- Notice ID
- NSF-Topic3-FY26-XLabsPhysicalAI
- Opportunity Type
- Solicitation
- Sub-Agency
- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
- Office
- DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS
- Posted Date
- Friday, September 18, 2026
- Response Deadline
- Thursday, January 7, 2027
- PSC Code
- AJ12
- Set-Aside
- No Set Aside
- Place of Performance
- Alexandria, VA, 22314
- Status
- Active
Description
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), is soliciting Written Proposals under the NSF X-Labs Initiative for the AI for Physical Systems Topic. NSF seeks innovative, early stage platform technologies that advance intelligent, adaptive, and scalable AI systems operating in or interfacing with the physical world, including robotics, embodied systems, human robot interfaces, advanced sensing, and cyber physical systems. NSF anticipates making one or more Other Transaction (OT) awards under 42 U.S.C. 19116.
Why This Opportunity Matters
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION is actively seeking qualified contractors for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in Alexandria, VA. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.
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