# SAM #NSF-XLABS-RFI-SEP2026

NSF Request for Information on Future X-Labs Topics

**Buyer:** NSF Tip Directorate
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 31, 2026
**Identifier:** NSF-XLABS-RFI-SEP2026
**NAICS:** 541715, 541713, 541714, 927110

This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) regarding future NSF X-Labs topics.
- Purpose: Gather public input to inform future scientific and technological directions for NSF X-Labs.
- Focus areas:
  - High-impact platform technologies
  - Critical technical bottlenecks
  - Enabling infrastructure
  - Potential partnerships
  - Conditions for accelerating breakthroughs via X-Labs teams
- No specific products, services, vendors, or OEMs are mentioned.
- This is not a solicitation, procurement, or funding opportunity.
- Responses will help shape future NSF program topics and directions.
- Opportunity is strictly for information gathering and planning.

### Description

<p>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.</p>

<p>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 <strong>October 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET</strong>.</p>

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