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

SolicitationNo Set AsideActive

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-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative
Opportunity Type
Solicitation
Sub-Agency
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Office
DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS
Posted Date
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Response Deadline
Sunday, May 14, 2028
PSC Code
AJ12
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
Alexandria, VA, 22314
Status
Active

Description

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

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.