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NSF X-Labs Initiative - From Sequence to Function

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, Virginia · NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION · TIP - CORE PROGRAMS
Verified 4 h agoUpdated Oct 14 · Amendment
Responses dueMon, Feb 8, 20275:00 PM ET · Virginia time117 days left
PostedTue, Oct 131 amendment, last Oct 14
Solicitation no.NSF-Topic4-FY26-XLabsSequence-to-FunctionSAM.gov
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is soliciting proposals for the NSF X-Labs initiative, which aims to build and accelerate novel platform technologies. Proposals will be evaluated based on their alignment with the initiative's strategic objectives and the team's ability to operate with autonomy and flexibility.

Scope

  • Develop novel platform technologies that can serve as the foundation for future innovations, novel engineering solutions, and/or scientific breakthroughs.
  • Foster organizations with the structure, resources, and flexibility necessary to tackle large-scale scientific advancements.
Submission: portalDays to respond: 117

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  2. Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
  3. Submit by portal before 5:00 PM ET on Feb 8, 2027
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Details

Place of performance
1180, Virginia
Buyer type
Federal
Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation no.
NSF-Topic4-FY26-XLabsSequence-to-Function
NAICS
NAICS 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology))
PSC
PSC AJ12: 15 open RFPs
Delivery location
within the United States from notice
Period of performance
48-month base + 6 one-year options from notice
Contract type
Other Transaction (OT) contract from notice
Local presence
Not required
Amendments
1, last Oct 14
Contact
X-Labs
Office
TIP - CORE PROGRAMS
Email
xlabs@nsf.gov

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Key dates

Tue, Oct 13, 2026Posted
Not statedQuestions due
Mon, Feb 8, 2027 · 5:00 PM ETResponses due · 117 days left
Amendment 01
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 ·

Change log

verified Wed, Oct 14 · 5:01 PM ET
  1. Posted · SolicitationTue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM ET
  2. Amendment · Amendment 01Wed, Oct 14 · 4:55 PM ET
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