National Science Foundation government contracts, bids & RFPs
U.S. federal agency · 9 open bids · 4 awards on record · $8B awarded
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National Science Foundation contract activity
A current snapshot based on 9 listings shown on this page. Counts update with the directory.
- Federal (SAM.gov)9
Deadline outlook
- Next 30 days
- 1
- Later
- 8
- Open / rolling
- 0
Most represented buyers
- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION9
9 of the listings shown were posted in the last 30 days. Federal (SAM.gov) contributes the largest share (9). NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION is the most represented buyer in this snapshot.
Open opportunities
- Request for Information (RFI): Identifying the Next Generation of NSF X-Labs TopicsNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
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…
MoreDue Oct 31, 2026Posted Sep 16, 2026 - NSF Ecosystem for Low-dimensional Electronics: Growth, Assembly, Nanoelectronics, and Translation (NSF ELEGANT)NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
The NSF Ecosystem for Low-dimensional Electronics: Growth, Assembly, Nanoelectronics, and Translation (NSF ELEGANT) program will position the U.S. for success in translating advanced microelectronics technologies into next-generation capabilities for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, advanced communications, and other key technology areas critical to national security and economic competitiveness. To achieve program objectives, this Other Transaction Agreement Solutions…
MoreDue Dec 18, 2026Posted Sep 17, 2026 - NSF X-Labs Initiative – AI for Physical Systems Topic AnnouncementNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), is soliciting Written Proposals under the NSF X-Labs Initiative for the AI for Physical Systems Topic. NSF seeks innovative, early stage platform technologies that advance intelligent, adaptive, and scalable AI systems operating in or interfacing with the physical world, including robotics, embodied systems, human robot interfaces, advanced sensing, and cyber physical systems. NSF…
MoreDue Jan 7, 2027Posted Sep 16, 2026 - NSF X-Labs Initiative – AI for Physical Systems Topic AnnouncementNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), is soliciting Written Proposals under the NSF X-Labs Initiative for the AI for Physical Systems Topic. NSF seeks innovative, early stage platform technologies that advance intelligent, adaptive, and scalable AI systems operating in or interfacing with the physical world, including robotics, embodied systems, human robot interfaces, advanced sensing, and cyber physical systems. NSF…
MoreDue Jan 7, 2027Posted Sep 16, 2026 - NSF X-Labs Initiative – AI for Physical Systems Topic AnnouncementNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), is soliciting Written Proposals under the NSF X-Labs Initiative for the AI for Physical Systems Topic. NSF seeks innovative, early stage platform technologies that advance intelligent, adaptive, and scalable AI systems operating in or interfacing with the physical world, including robotics, embodied systems, human robot interfaces, advanced sensing, and cyber physical systems. NSF…
MoreDue Jan 7, 2027Posted Sep 18, 2026 - NSF X-Labs Initiative – AI for Physical Systems Topic AnnouncementNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), is soliciting Written Proposals under the NSF X-Labs Initiative for the AI for Physical Systems Topic. NSF seeks innovative, early stage platform technologies that advance intelligent, adaptive, and scalable AI systems operating in or interfacing with the physical world, including robotics, embodied systems, human robot interfaces, advanced sensing, and cyber physical systems. NSF…
MoreDue Jan 7, 2027Posted Sep 16, 2026 - NSF X-Labs Initiative – AI for Physical Systems Topic AnnouncementNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), is soliciting Written Proposals under the NSF X-Labs Initiative for the AI for Physical Systems Topic. NSF seeks innovative, early stage platform technologies that advance intelligent, adaptive, and scalable AI systems operating in or interfacing with the physical world, including robotics, embodied systems, human robot interfaces, advanced sensing, and cyber physical systems. NSF…
MoreDue Jan 7, 2027Posted Sep 16, 2026 - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs InitiativeNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
NSF amended this solicitation on June 23, 2026. Section?6.1.1 has been updated. No other changes were made. ********************************************** 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,…
MoreDue May 14, 2028Posted Sep 18, 2026 - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs InitiativeNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
NSF amended this solicitation on June 23, 2026. Section?6.1.1 has been updated. No other changes were made. ********************************************** 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,…
MoreDue May 14, 2028Posted Sep 16, 2026
Top vendors National Science Foundation awards
| Vendor | # Awards | Total Awarded | Last Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBR SERVICES, LLC Houston TX 77002 USA UEI YSQMHRS4HSC5 | 1 | $8B | Jun 2, 2026 |
What National Science Foundation buys (top NAICS)
How to win National Science Foundation contracts
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- Monitor National Science Foundation's open solicitations above, or set an alert scored against your products.
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