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Request for Information (RFI): Identifying the Next Generation of NSF X-Labs Topics

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NSF-XLABS-RFI-SEP2026Federal

Submission Closed10/31/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships issued a Request for Information on September 16, 2026, to identify future topics for the NSF X-Labs Initiative. This initiative aims to establish independent, milestone-driven research organizations focused on achieving breakthroughs in high-impact platform technologies. The NSF is seeking public input on potential candidate topics, critical technical bottlenecks, enabling infrastructure, and the specific conditions required for dedicated teams to accelerate scientific progress. The initiative intends to utilize Other Transaction contracts and will be structured in phases, including a preparation phase and a Phase 1 period of performance typically lasting 24 to 36 months, with the possibility of renewal for Phase 2 based on performance milestones. This RFI is strictly for planning and information-gathering purposes and is not a solicitation for funding or a request for proposals; therefore, no awards will be made based on the responses. Interested parties must submit their input via a structured Airtable online form by October 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET, adhering to a 1,300-character limit per question. Respondents are cautioned not to submit proprietary, classified, or confidential information. The NSF will not provide reimbursement for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of responses. All inquiries should be directed to [email hidden].

General Info

NSF seeks public input for X-Labs Initiative research topics via RFI by October 30.

Agency

National Science Foundation → Directorate For Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 16

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Response DeadlineOct 31

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Submission Closed

10/31/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNational Science Foundation → Directorate For Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships

Contacts1 person available

OfficeAlexandria, VA, 22314, USA

Organization / AgencyNational Science Foundation → Directorate For Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships

Office AddressAlexandria, VA, 22314, USA

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X-Labs

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Full 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. ET.