Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering (OTASO) for TechAccess: AI-Ready America Program

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships is seeking proposals to select a National Coordination Lead for the TechAccess: AI-Ready America program. This role involves facilitating national coordination, promoting knowledge sharing, offering technical assistance, supporting AI deployment, engaging partners, and documenting program progress across the nationwide AI-Ready America initiative. The solicitation anticipates awarding one Other Transaction (OT) agreement, which is a flexible funding mechanism distinct from traditional FAR-based procurement contracts or financial assistance awards. The opportunity is listed under the solicitation number NSF-OTASO-FY26-AI-ReadyAmerica with a response deadline of July 21, 2026. The awarded organization will operate primarily out of Alexandria, Virginia, and must align with the NAICS code 541611, which pertains to administrative management and general management consulting services. There are no set-asides involved in this procurement. Interested parties can find additional details or contact the agency through the provided email ai-ready@nsf.gov or access the contracting opportunity via the specified online portal.