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NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitiative-AttachmentA.pdf | May 14, 2026 | ||
NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitiative.pdf | May 14, 2026 | ||
NSF-Topic1-FY26-XLabsQuantumSystems.pdf | May 14, 2026 | ||
NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative-AttachmentA.pdf | May 14, 2026 | ||
NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative.pdf | May 14, 2026 |
NSF X-Labs Initiative - Quantum Systems: Interconnects and Integrated Photonics
Contact and place of performance
X-Labs
Alexandria, VA
USA
The National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), announces its intent to solicit Written Proposals for NSF X-Labs teams in the technical domain of quantum interconnects and integrated quantum photonics. This NSF X-Labs Topic Announcement is issued under the Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering (OTASO), NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative. NSF X-...
View moreNSF X-Labs teams selected under this Topic will focus on the research and development of technologies that enable next-generation quantum interconnects, integrated quantum photonics, and supporting technologies.
NSF anticipates issuing one or more Other Transaction (OT) contract awards.
Proposers should review the OTASO, NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative, and this Topic Announcement carefully before submitting a Written Proposal. NSF will evaluate submissions in accordance with the procedures and criteria set forth in the OTASO and this 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.
The National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships is soliciting written proposals for the NSF X-Labs program under solicitation number NSF-Topic1-FY26-XLabsQuantumSystems. This initiative seeks full-time research and development teams to advance foundational platform technologies in quantum interconnects and integrated quantum photonics. The project is classified under NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AJ12 GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH. No set-aside has been designated for this opportunity, represented by the metadata NONE; explanation: NONE.
The program aims to accelerate novel technologies that enable the transfer of quantum information, including coherence and entanglement, between discrete physical subsystems. Selected teams will focus on research and development for next-generation quantum interconnects and integrated quantum photonics to facilitate the dense integration of optical components—such as entangled sources, interferometers, filters, and detectors—onto compact chips and packages. This outcomes-driven effort provides teams with operational autonomy and organizational flexibility to address technical challenges that traditional university and industry labs may not be positioned to resolve independently.
This solicitation is issued under the Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering framework, specifically NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative, and the agency anticipates issuing one or more Other Transaction contract awards. There are five total PDF attachments associated with this notice, including the Topic Announcement and OTASO documentation posted on May 14, 2026. Performance will take place in Alexandria, VA, and the response deadline for written proposals is July 24, 2026.
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