U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs Initiative
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) is soliciting proposals for the X-Labs initiative under solicitation number NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative. This effort seeks to build and accelerate novel platform technologies designed to unlock new sectors, advance use-inspired scientific breakthroughs, and support U.S. leadership in science and technology. Domestic responsible entities are invited to establish full-time, interdisciplinary research and development teams with the operational autonomy and technical expertise necessary to pursue missions aligned with NSF X-Labs Topic Announcements. The agency classifies this requirement under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AJ12 for General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; Applied Research.
The government intends to award one or more Other Transaction (OT) contracts through this Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering (OTASO), which is neither a FAR-based procurement nor a financial assistance opportunity. Submissions will be evaluated based on the procedures and criteria established in the OTASO and any applicable Topic Announcements. Performance will take place in Alexandria, Virginia, and the response deadline is May 14, 2028. There is no set-aside (NONE) associated with this notice. This solicitation includes four total PDF attachments posted on May 14, 2026.
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Contact and place of performance
X-Labs
Alexandria, VA
USA
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. leaders...
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