6 Open NAICS 541715 Solicitations — National Science Foundation
6 open NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)) solicitations are currently posted by National Science Foundation. Over the past 12 months, 10 solicitations were posted in this category.
Open Solicitations
See all →- Request for Information (RFI): Identifying the Next Generation of NSF X-Labs Topics
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONDue Oct 31, 2026
• The NSF seeks information on high-impact platform technology opportunities for future X-Labs Initiative topics. • This is an unrestricted Request for Information for planning purposes only. • Information sought includes critical technical bottlenecks, enabling infrastructure, and potential partnerships. • Responses are due October 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- NSF X-Labs Initiative – AI for Physical Systems Topic Announcement
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONDue Jan 7, 2027
• NSF seeks innovative AI platform technologies for physical systems, including robotics and embodied systems. • This is an Other Transaction (OT) award opportunity under 42 U.S.C. § 19116, open to eligible proposers. • Technologies must advance intelligent, adaptive, and scalable AI systems interacting with the physical world. • No response deadline is specified in the description.
- U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs Initiative
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONDue May 14, 2028
• NSF seeks proposals from domestic entities for establishing interdisciplinary R&D teams aligned with NSF X-Labs initiatives. • This solicitation is a full and open competition without small business set-aside or restrictions under any NAICS code. • Proposals should support ambitious missions in novel platform technology development, innovation, and leadership in science and technology.
- U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs Initiative
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONDue May 14, 2028
• NSF X-Labs OTASO announces a flexible, outcomes-driven effort to design and accelerate novel platform technologies. • The initiative is soliciting proposals from domestic responsible entities with full-time teams, technical expertise, and organizational flexibility. • submissions are evaluated in accordance with procedures and criteria set forth in the OTASO andlicable Topic Announcements.
- U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs Initiative
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONDue May 14, 2028
• NSF seeks proposals for establishing full-time, interdisciplinary R&D teams for novel platform technologies. • This is an Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering, not a FAR-based procurement or financial assistance opportunity. • Proposals must align with NSF X-Labs Topic Announcements and demonstrate operational autonomy and technical expertise. • No deadline is specified in the provided description.
- U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs Initiative
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONDue May 14, 2028
• NSF seeks proposals for establishing full-time, interdisciplinary R&D teams for novel platform technologies. • This is an Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering, not a FAR-based procurement or financial assistance opportunity. • Proposals must align with NSF X-Labs Topic Announcements and demonstrate operational autonomy and technical expertise. • No specific deadline is mentioned in the provided description.
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