Request for Information (RFI): Identifying the Next Generation of NSF X-Labs Topics
Special Notice from National Science Foundation.
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Notice details
- Sub-tier agency
- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- Solicitation number
- NSF-XLABS-RFI-SEP2026
- Product/service code
- AJ11
- Place of performance
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
- Response deadline
- Oct 31, 2026
- Source
- SAM.gov
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.
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When is the response deadline?
The published deadline is Oct 31, 2026. That is 7 days after the data date.
What NAICS code applies?
NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).
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National Science Foundation.
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