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NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitiative-AttachmentA.pdf | May 14, 2026 | ||
NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitiative.pdf | May 14, 2026 | ||
NSF-Topic1-FY26-XLabsQuantumSystems.pdf | May 14, 2026 | ||
NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative-AttachmentA.pdf | May 14, 2026 | ||
NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative.pdf | May 14, 2026 |
NSF X-Labs Initiative - Quantum Systems: Interconnects and Integrated Photonics
Contact and place of performance
X-Labs
Alexandria, VA
USA
The National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), announces its intent to solicit Written Proposals for NSF X-Labs teams in the technical domain of quantum interconnects and integrated quantum photonics. This NSF X-Labs Topic Announcement is issued under the Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering (OTASO), NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative. NSF X-...
View moreNSF X-Labs teams selected under this Topic will focus on the research and development of technologies that enable next-generation quantum interconnects, integrated quantum photonics, and supporting technologies.
NSF anticipates issuing one or more Other Transaction (OT) contract awards.
Proposers should review the OTASO, NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative, and this Topic Announcement carefully before submitting a Written Proposal. NSF will evaluate submissions in accordance with the procedures and criteria set forth in the OTASO and this Topic Announcement.
This posting shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government is not obligated to make any award as a result of this notice. The Government will not pay for any information submitted or for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.
Any information received becomes the property of the Government and will not be returned to the submitter. Responses may also be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or as otherwise required by law.
The National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships is soliciting written proposals for the NSF X-Labs initiative to establish research and development teams focused on quantum interconnects and integrated quantum photonics. This initiative, issued under the Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative, is designed to accelerate the development of novel platform technologies that support U.S. leadership in science and technology. The program seeks full-time teams with the technical expertise and organizational flexibility necessary to pursue foundational breakthroughs that traditional university and industry labs may be unable to address independently.
Selected teams will focus on technologies enabling next-generation quantum interconnects and supporting systems. This work involves the transfer of quantum information, including coherence and entanglement, between discrete physical subsystems. Technical efforts include the dense integration of optical components—such as entangled sources, interferometers, filters, switches, and detectors—onto compact chips and packages to support scalable quantum computing, sensing, metrology, and networking.
This solicitation, identified as NSF-Topic1-FY26-XLabsQuantumSystems, is categorized under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AJ12 for General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; Applied Research. There is no set-aside (NONE) associated with this notice. Proposals are due by July 24, 2026, and the primary place of performance is Alexandria, VA. The agency anticipates issuing one or more Other Transaction contract awards. Documentation for this opportunity includes five PDF attachments covering the initiative scope, topic details, and the Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering.
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