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NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitiative-AttachmentA.pdf | May 14, 2026 | ||
NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitiative.pdf | May 14, 2026 | ||
NSF-Topic2-FY26-XLabsSensingandImaging.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 - Scientific Instrumentation For Sensing and Imaging
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 scientific instrumentation for sensing and imaging. This NSF X-Labs announcement is issued under the Other Transactions Agreement Solutions Offering (OTASO),...
View moreNSF X-Labs teams selected under this Topic should have a clear vision of how their Mission will result in an end-state that creates or reshapes an entire field of scientific research or sector of technology, and how their Mission is currently unmet by existing organizational structures and funding mechanisms.
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 Initiative focused on scientific instrumentation for sensing and imaging. This effort seeks full-time research and development teams to build and accelerate novel platform technologies in sensing, imaging, and supporting systems, including quantum sensing, artificial intelligence-driven computational imaging, and adaptive sensing algorithms. The initiative aims to support technologies capable of unlocking new sectors and advancing scientific breakthroughs that traditional university or industry labs are not currently positioned to address.
The solicitation, identified by number NSF-Topic2-FY26-XLabsSensingandImaging, is issued under the Other Transactions Agreement Solutions Offering (OTASO) framework. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC code AJ12 for General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; Applied Research. There is no set-aside designated for this procurement.
The primary place of performance is Alexandria, Virginia. Interested parties must submit written proposals by July 13, 2026. The agency anticipates issuing one or more Other Transaction contract awards to teams demonstrating a clear vision for reshaping scientific research or technology sectors. The solicitation includes five attachments providing further details on the X-Labs Initiative and the OTASO framework.
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