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National Science Foundation

Request for Information on the Tech Labs Initiative for the U.S. National Science Foundation

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: a9e15f40c101461dbbd3cd56fe844b77
TypeSpecial NoticeDepartmentNational Science FoundationStateVAPostedJan 06, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueJan 20, 2026, 08:00 PM UTCExpired

Special Notice from NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION • NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. Place of performance: VA. Response deadline: Jan 20, 2026.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$964,691,384
Sector total $964,691,384 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$107,325
P10–P90
$28,414$4,168,590
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($964,691,384)
Deal sizing
$107,325 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
Alexandria, Virginia • United States
State: VA
Contracting office
US

Point of Contact

Name
NSF Tech Labs
Email
techlabs@nsf.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Subagency
Not available
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
US

Description

https://api.sam.gov/prod/opportunities/v1/noticedesc?noticeid=a9e15f40c101461dbbd3cd56fe844b77

Files

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Jan 06, 2026
Executive summary

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking information related to the Tech Labs Initiative through a Special Notice. This initiative aims to explore innovation and technology integration in research and development areas. The deadline for responses is January 20, 2026, and potential respondents should provide insights on capabilities, methodologies, and potential collaboration.

What the buyer is trying to do

The NSF intends to gather information on innovations and capabilities in technology that can enhance their Tech Labs Initiative, focusing on potential improvements and collaborations.

Work breakdown
  • Identify technological capabilities relevant to the Tech Labs Initiative
  • Analyze innovations that can integrate into NSF programs
  • Explore partnerships or collaborations with academic or private sectors
Response package checklist
  • Executive summary of capabilities
  • Detailed descriptions of relevant technologies
  • Previous experience or case studies
  • Proposed collaboration strategies
Suggested keywords
Science and technologyResearch collaborationInnovationTech Labs InitiativeNSF
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Detailed objectives of the Tech Labs Initiative
  • Specific technologies or areas of interest
  • Contact information for the buyer
  • Evaluation criteria for responses
  • Success metrics for the initiative

FAQ

How do I use the Market Snapshot?

It summarizes awarded-contract behavior for the opportunity’s NAICS and sector, including a recent pricing band (P10–P90), momentum, and composition. Use it as context, not a guarantee.

Is the data live?

The signal updates as new awarded notices enter the system. Always validate the official award and solicitation details on SAM.gov.

What do P10 and P90 mean?

P10 is the 10th percentile award size and P90 is the 90th percentile. Together they describe the typical spread of award values.