National Science Foundation (NSF) Contracts
Browse active federal contract opportunities from National Science Foundation. Find solicitations, set-aside contracts, and procurement opportunities on SAM.gov.
About National Science Foundation
Contracts for scientific research support, IT infrastructure, data management, and program evaluation services.
National Science Foundation posts contract opportunities on SAM.gov across a wide range of product and service categories. Small businesses with relevant NAICS codes and certifications (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) can find set-aside opportunities specifically reserved for qualified firms.
How to Win NSF Contracts
Winning contracts with National Science Foundation starts with understanding their procurement priorities and having a strong SAM.gov registration. Ensure your entity profile lists the NAICS codes relevant to NSF's mission and that your capabilities statement highlights past performance in similar work.
If you hold small business certifications, look for set-aside opportunities from NSF. These contracts limit competition to certified firms, giving you a significant advantage. Many NSF contracts also use GSA Schedule vehicles and government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs), so consider obtaining relevant contract vehicles.
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Recent NSF Opportunities
View all →The U.S. National Science Foundation is procuring innovative research and development services through the X-Labs Initiative to accelerate scientific discovery and technology translation, requiring interdisciplinary teams to deliver scalable prototypes and validated proof-of-concept outcomes within defined timeframes.
The National Science Foundation is procuring research and development services to advance quantum systems through interconnects and integrated photonics, aiming to enable scalable quantum technologies through innovative hardware architectures and materials. Proposals must demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration and potential for transformative impact in quantum computing and communication.
The National Science Foundation is procuring scientific instrumentation for sensing and imaging to support cutting-edge research across academic institutions, requiring innovative, high-performance systems capable of enabling new discoveries in physical, biological, and environmental sciences with emphasis on reproducibility, scalability, and open data integration.
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