SAM #NSF-OTASO-FY26-AI-ReadyAmerica

National Coordination Lead Services for TechAccess: AI-Ready America Program

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), is seeking a National Coordination Lead for the TechAccess: AI-Ready America program to accelerate AI readiness across the nation. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) - Scope of Work: - National Coordination Lead will provide national coordination, technical assistance, knowledge sharing, AI deployment support, partner engagement, and program documentation - Execution of seven workstreams, including: - State/territory hub coordination - National knowledge sharing - AI deployment support - Industry and philanthropy engagement - Sector coordination - Management of AI-Ready Catalyst Award Competitions - Documentation and reporting - Collaboration with federal partners: USDA-NIFA, DOLETA, and SBA - Award Structure: - One Other Transaction (OT) award anticipated - Estimated $5 million annually for five years (total up to $25 million), subject to funding - Fixed-price and milestone-based payments - Products/Services: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned - Focus is on comprehensive national coordination and support services for AI readiness - Unique Requirements: - National-level coordination and support for AI deployment and readiness - Management of multi-sector partnerships and competitions - Performance at the awardee's U.S. site - Place of Performance: - Work performed at the awardee's U.S. site - NSF contracting office located at 401 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA

Description

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), seeks proposals from eligible organizations to serve as the National Coordination Lead for the TechAccess: AI-Ready America program. The National Lead will support national coordination, knowledge sharing, technical assistance, AI deployment support, partner engagement, and program documentation across the AI-Ready America effort. NSF anticipates issuing one Other Transaction (OT) award. This is not a FAR-based procurement contract or financial assistance award.

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