The National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks full-time R&D teams for its X-Labs initiative to develop foundational platform technologies in scientific instrumentation for sensing and imaging. The goal is to create revolutionary capabilities, such as quantum sensing or AI-driven computational imaging, that traditional labs cannot address. Teams must propose a clear mission leading to an end-state that reshapes a scientific field or technology sector. NSF anticipates issuing one or more Other Transaction contract awards under this effort. No specific budget amounts, performance location, or submission timelines are mentioned in this description.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking full-time R&D teams to develop foundational platform technologies in scientific instrumentation for sensing and imaging, including quantum sensing and AI-driven computational imaging. Selected teams will operate under an Other Transactions Agreement (OT) contract, focusing on ambitious, unmet missions that could reshape entire fields of research or technology sectors. No specific submission timeline or budget amount is provided in this description. The location for performance of services is not specified. This notice does not obligate the government to make any award or pay for any costs incurred in responding.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking full-time R&D teams to develop foundational platform technologies in scientific instrumentation for sensing and imaging, including quantum sensing and AI-driven computational imaging. The initiative aims to build novel technologies that can unlock new sectors and support U.S. leadership in science and technology. Teams must demonstrate how their mission will create or reshape an entire field of research or technology sector currently unmet by existing structures. No specific budget amounts, performance location, or submission timelines are mentioned in this description. The government is not obligated to make any award and will not pay for any costs incurred in responding.