ContractSpecial Notice

Request for Information: NSF Tech Labs Launchpad

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION NSF-TIP-TECHLABS-LAUNCHPAD-RFI-2026-01
Response Deadline
Apr 15, 2026
11 days left
Days Remaining
11
Until deadline
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No Set aside used
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for its NSF Tech Labs Launchpad initiative, aimed at accelerating the launch and success of NSF Tech Labs teams. This initiative seeks input from experienced organizations to develop a Launchpad that will provide tailored strategic, operational, and organizational support to independent research and development organizations addressing high-priority technical challenges. The NSF anticipates an initial commitment of up to three years, with funding for Phase 0 support ranging from $1 million to $3 million, and a total program investment of up to $10 million. Interested parties can submit their responses to TechLabs@nsf.gov, as this RFI is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals at this stage.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541611
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSC Code
R408
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
TechLabsSupportPlatform_RFI_final 3-16-26.pdf
PDF245 KBMar 16, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for its NSF Tech Labs Launchpad initiative. This RFI seeks input from experienced organizations to inform the development of a Launchpad, which will accelerate the launch and success of NSF Tech Labs teams. The Launchpad aims to provide tailored, high-touch strategic, operational, and organizational support to independent research and development organizations tackling high-priority technical challenges. NSF is exploring both single-performer and ecosystem/network models. The RFI is for information-gathering and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals at this stage. NSF anticipates an initial commitment of up to three years, with funding for Phase 0 support ranging from $1 million to $3 million, and a total program investment of up to $10 million. Responses will help guide NSF's decision on the appropriate funding instrument and may be used to identify a competitive pool for future solicitations.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMar 16, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineApr 15, 2026
expiryArchive DateApr 30, 2026

Agency Information

Department
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Point of Contact

Name
Tech Labs Launchpad

Place of Performance

Alexandria, Virginia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources