Open National Science Foundation contract opportunities

4 open notices from NSF as of October 8, 2026, from SAM.gov and DIBBS. Soonest deadlines first. Award notices, sole source intents and closed notices are left out.

Research facility operations and logistics, scientific equipment, program support services and IT.

  • Request for Information (RFI): Identifying the Next Generation of NSF X-Labs Topics

    DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS · Alexandria, VA · NAICS 541715

    Closes Oct 30, 2026Special Notice
    Check bid or no bid, freeOpen on SAM.gov

  • NSF Ecosystem for Low-dimensional Electronics: Growth, Assembly, Nanoelectronics, and Translation (NSF ELEGANT)

    DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS · Alexandria, VA

    Closes Dec 18, 2026Solicitation
    Check bid or no bid, freeOpen on SAM.gov

  • NSF X-Labs Initiative – AI for Physical Systems Topic Announcement

    DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS · Alexandria, VA · NAICS 541715

    Closes Jan 7, 2027Solicitation
    Check bid or no bid, freeOpen on SAM.gov

  • U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs Initiative

    DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS · Alexandria, VA · NAICS 541715

    Closes May 14, 2028Solicitation
    Check bid or no bid, freeOpen on SAM.gov

Questions people ask about NSF contracts

How do I find NSF contract opportunities?

National Science Foundation posts its solicitations on SAM.gov, and its smaller supply orders can also appear on DIBBS. This page lists the ones that are open right now, soonest deadline first, and leaves out award notices, sole source intents and notices that only existing contract holders can answer.

What does NSF buy?

Research facility operations and logistics, scientific equipment, program support services and IT.

Can a small business win a NSF contract?

Yes. Of the 4 open notices shown here, 0 are reserved for small business or for a certification such as 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB or SDVOSB. You need an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID before you can be awarded anything.

What should I know before bidding on NSF work?

NSF spends most of its money on grants rather than contracts, so the contract side is mainly support services and facilities. Antarctic and ocean program logistics are the larger recurring buys.

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