Request for Information (RFI): Identifying the Next Generation of NSF X-Labs Topics
| Location: | Virginia |
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| Posted: | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Agency: | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | NSF-XLABS-RFI-SEP2026 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
- Original Published Date: Sep 16, 2026 12:15 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Nov 14, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: AJ11 - GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH
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NAICS Code:
- 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
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Place of Performance:
Alexandria , VA 22314USA
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. ET.
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- Sep 16, 2026 12:15 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
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