Request for Information (RFI): Identifying the Next Generation of NSF X-Labs Topics
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-XLABS-RFI-SEP2026
- Opportunity Type
- Special Notice
- Sub-Agency
- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
- Office
- DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS
- Posted Date
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Response Deadline
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- PSC Code
- AJ11
- 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 issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to obtain public input on scientific and technological opportunities that could become future topics for the NSF X-Labs Initiative. NSF seeks information on high impact platform technology opportunities, critical technical bottlenecks, enabling infrastructure, potential partnerships, and conditions under which dedicated X-Labs teams could accelerate scientific and technological breakthroughs. This RFI is for planning and information gathering purposes only. It is not a solicitation, funding opportunity, or request for proposals, and NSF will not make an award based on responses to this RFI. Responses are due October 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Why This Opportunity Matters
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION is seeking responses 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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