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

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The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) is offering the NSF X-Labs Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering (OTASO). This initiative is designed to foster the development and acceleration of innovative platform technologies that have the potential to unlock new sectors and drive significant scientific breakthroughs aligned with U.S. leadership in science and technology. NSF is seeking proposals from domestic entities capable of forming full-time, interdisciplinary research and development teams with the autonomy, expertise, and flexibility to pursue ambitious projects aligned with NSF X-Labs Topic Announcements. The solicitation anticipates awarding one or more Other Transaction (OT) agreements, which are distinct from traditional FAR-based contracts or financial assistance mechanisms. Submissions will be evaluated based on the criteria outlined in the OTASO and relevant topic announcements. Importantly, the government is not obligated to make any awards and will not cover any costs incurred by respondents in preparing their proposals. Any information submitted becomes government property and may be subject to disclosure under applicable laws. The opportunity is posted with a response deadline in May 2028 and is managed from the NSF office in Alexandria, Virginia.

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NSF seeks proposals for innovative science technology projects with flexible Other Transaction agreements.

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) View NAICS

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitiative.pdf

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NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitiative-AttachmentA.pdf

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AgencyNational Science Foundation → Directorate For Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships
Contacts1 person available
OfficeAlexandria, VA, 22314, USA
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National Science Foundation → Directorate For Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships
Office AddressAlexandria, VA, 22314, USA
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X-Labs
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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, and organizational flexibility necessary to pursue ambitious missions aligned with NSF X-Labs Topic Announcements.   


NSF anticipates making one or more Other Transaction (OT) contract awards. 


This OTASO is not a FAR-based procurement contract solicitation and is not a financial assistance opportunity. NSF will evaluate submissions in accordance with the procedures and criteria set forth in the OTASO and any applicable Topic Announcement. 


This posting shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government is not obligated to make any award as a result of this notice. The Government will not pay for any information submitted or for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. 


Any information received becomes the property of the Government and will not be returned to the submitter. Responses may also be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or as otherwise required by law. 

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