Robotics Research and Development

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for research and development in robotics, including AI, automation, and assistive technologies.

United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


General
Open
NSF 26-510
Jul 07, 2027 12:00 PM
May 22, 2026 12:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Federal
Ask AI about this solicitation
Original Solicitation Links
Description

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is soliciting proposals under its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for the Robotics topic. The topic covers robot intelligence and experiential learning, with emphasis on high-performance processors or hardware providing situational awareness and improved artificial intelligence. Innovations in voice, obstacle and image recognition, emotional response, and hand-eye coordination are encouraged. Proposals that borrow features from animal nervous systems and include biologists, neuroscientists, and psychologists are welcome. NSF also seeks proposals addressing next-generation automation, flexible reconfiguration of assembly lines, advanced control and scheduling, agile mobile robotic systems for small lot-size manufacturing, and on-demand parts manufacturing. Proposals supporting individuals with disabilities, robotic applications in healthcare, smart drones and drone networks, medical devices for surgery, robotic exoskeletons, personal robots, future of work, flying taxis, reverse engineering the human brain, robot sense/motion/thought/emotion, human-robot art, and robots of augmentation are appropriate.

Classification Codes
NAICS334111Electronic Computer Manufacturing
PSCAZ10R&D-OTHER R & D
Smart Codes
robotics r&dai hardwareagile manufacturing
Specifications
Service
Timeline
May 22, 2026-Release Date
May 22, 2026-Open Date
Jul 27, 2026-Due Date 1
Nov 4, 2026-Due Date 2
Mar 4, 2027-Due Date 3
Jul 7, 2027-Close Date
Documents
'Electronic Computer Manufacturing' Opportunities
Mission Computers, Quantity Two

The U.S. Navy's NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia is seeking two mission computers, part nu...

Due in 2 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT (PHILADELPHIA)
HP Computers and Hardware Support

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is requesting a quote for HP desktop and laptop computers, a dock...

Due in 11 days•State of Ohio > Attorney General's Office
Non-Dell and Non-Apple Computers and Servers

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking non-Dell and non-Apple desktop computers, laptops...

Due in almost 2 years•University of Alabama
FY 2027 Computer Purchase Bid

Paulding County Government is seeking bids for Lenovo desktop and notebook computers and Microsoft S...

Due in 5 days•Paulding County > Board of Commissioners > Department of Finance
Bulk ICT Equipment Supply

The Government of The Bahamas is requesting quotations for bulk supplies of desktops, laptops, monit...

Due in about 1 month•The Bahamas > Department of Information and Communications Technology > Department of Transformation and Digitization > Department of Information and Communications Technology
Mac Mini Computers

The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking Mac Mini computers through a restricted seconda...

Due in 4 days•Maryland > Department of Human Services
Windows Laptop Procurement

Chinook's Edge School Division is requesting 40 Windows laptops through an open competitive procurem...

Due in 4 days•Chinook's Edge School Division
As-Needed Computer Hardware and Maintenance

Pasco County is seeking bids for as-needed enterprise desktops, laptops, docking stations, monitors,...

Due in 2 days•Pasco County > Pasco County Board of Commissioners > Purchasing Department
Computer System

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking offers for a computer system under solicitation SPRRA1-26-R-...

Due in 29 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY > DLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, AL (DLR PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS [AH])
IT Equipment and Accessories Supply Agreement

The United Nations Development Programme Nepal Country Office is requesting quotations for a long-te...

Due in 12 days•United Nations Development Programme > United Nations Development Programme Nepal
Distributed Manufacturing

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for distributed manufacturing research and deve...

Due in 9 months•United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Other Manufacturing Technologies

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for research and development in other manufactu...

Due in 9 months•United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Computer Hardware and Monitors

Snohomish County is seeking formal bids for computer hardware, monitors, and related computer access...

Due in 16 days•Snohomish County
GEF and CAFI Information Technology Equipment

The United Nations Development Programme is seeking a grouped purchase of information technology equ...

Due in 1 day•United Nations > United Nations Development Programme
Staff Workstations, Computers, Monitors, and Related Services

Greater Victoria Public Library is seeking qualified suppliers for a three-year multi-use list cover...

Due in 7 days•British Columbia > Vancouver Island Regional Library
Samsung Galaxy Tablets

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is seeking Samsung Galaxy tablets through an invitation f...

Due in 3 days•New Orleans Regional Transit Authority > Procurement Department
Territory-Wide Information Technology Equipment and Software

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking territory-wide supplies of information technology eq...

Due in 12 days•Government of the Virgin Islands
Laptop Computers

The Government of Nunavut Department of Community & Government Services is seeking laptops as office...

Due in 8 days•Nunavut > Department of Community and Government Services
Laptop Computers

The Government of Nunavut's Department of Community & Government Services is seeking laptops as offi...

Due in 5 days•Nunavut > Department of Community and Government Services
Thirteen Panasonic Toughbook 56 Laptops

The City of Clinton is accepting sealed bids for thirteen Panasonic Toughbook 56 laptops.

Due in 10 days•City of Clinton
ICT Equipment Supply

The United Nations Development Programme is requesting quotations for laptops, printers with scanner...

Due in 7 days•United Nations > United Nations Development Programme
Power Supply Manufacturing

The U.S. Navy is seeking 34 power supplies manufactured to Siemens Government Technologies specifica...

Due in 19 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH (NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG)
Maine Learning Technology Initiative Portable Computing Devices

The State of Maine Department of Education is seeking proposals to supply portable computing devices...

Due in 23 days•State of Maine > Department of Education
Business Laptops and Backpacks

The Barbados Statistical Service is requesting 25 business-class laptops and 25 laptop backpacks, wi...

Due in 19 days•Barbados > Barbados Meteorological Service
30 Gaming Computers and Monitors

Columbia County School District is requesting bids for 30 gaming computer systems, each with a dedic...

Due in 4 days•Columbia County School District
Opportunities Near Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan Driver License Office Janitorial Services

The Kansas Department of Revenue is seeking janitorial services for its Manhattan Driver License Exa...

Due in about 1 month•Kansas > Department of Administration > Procurement and Contracts
New Green Valley Fire Station Construction

Blue Township Fire Department is seeking a contractor for the construction of the New Green Valley F...

Blue Township > Fire Department
Long-Term Radon Kits

Kansas State University, on behalf of the Kansas Industrial Extension Service, is requesting quotati...

Due in 5 days•Kansas State University
Water Treatment Plant Filter Valves and Sludge Recycle Improvements

The City of Manhattan, Kansas, is seeking sealed bids for labor, materials, and construction work fo...

Due in 10 days•City of Garden City
11,000-Pound Rough-Terrain Telehandler Forklift With Trade-In

The U.S. Army is seeking an 11,000-pound rough-terrain telehandler forklift for Fort Riley, includin...

Due in about 22 hours•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QM MICC-FT DRUM (MICC FORT DRUM)
Fort Riley Logistics Support Services

The U.S. Army is seeking eligible EAGLE Basic Ordering Agreement holders certified as small business...

Due in 10 days•United States of America > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QK ACC-RI (ACC RI)
John Deere Zero-Turn Mower With Equipment Trade-In

The U.S. Army is seeking a 2026-or-newer John Deere Z997M or Z997R zero-turn mower with a 72-inch si...

Due in about 22 hours•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QM MICC-FT DRUM (MICC FORT DRUM)
Lenel OnGuard Door Access Control System Upgrade — Amendment 0003

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Riley is reevaluating its approach to the Lene...

Due in 5 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QM MICC-FT RILEY (KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTIN)
Vehicular Component Bracket

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for one vehicular component bracket, NSN 2590...

Due in about 18 hours•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Food-Service Equipment and Installation

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking sources for commercial food-service equipment, including ref...

Due in 5 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY > DLA TROOP SUPPORT (DIRECTORATE OF SUBSISTENCE)
Aggregate Stone and Sand Materials Delivery

The U.S. Army is seeking a small-business contractor to supply, haul, and deliver specified aggregat...

Due in 20 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QM MICC-FT RILEY (KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTIN)
Vehicular Brackets

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for two vehicular brackets, NSN 2590-01-680-6...

Due in about 18 hours•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Spacer Plate, NSN 2590-01-680-6968

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting one spacer plate, NSN 2590-01-680-6968, for delivery to F...

Due in about 18 hours•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Engine Oil Pump Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for one engine oil pump assembly, NSN 2815-01...

Due in 5 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Westwood Boulevard Concrete and Storm Sewer Repairs

The City of Junction City is seeking sealed bids for Westwood Boulevard Phase 3 concrete and storm s...

Due in 3 days•Junction City
East Chestnut Street Crosswalk and Bus Stops Construction

The City of Junction City is seeking sealed bids for construction of the East Chestnut Street crossw...

Due in 10 days•Junction City
Bulk Deicing Salt Supply and Delivery

The City of Junction City, Kansas, is seeking bids from qualified suppliers for the supply and deliv...

Due in 4 days•Junction City
Sheriff's Office Retaining Wall Repair

Geary County is seeking a contractor to straighten and repair approximately 43 feet of retaining wal...

Due in 12 days•Junction City > Geary County
1314 Marshall Ct Structure Demolition

The City of Junction City, Kansas, is seeking bids to demolish the structure or structures at 1314 M...

Due in 16 days•Junction City
1314 Marshall Ct Structure Demolition

The City of Junction City is seeking a contractor to demolish the structures at 1314 Marshall Ct, re...

Due in 16 days•Junction City
NW 86th Street Bridge Design and Construction Engineering

Shawnee County is seeking qualified consulting engineering firms for design and construction enginee...

Due in 26 days•Shawnee County > Public Works
Washed, Crushed Limestone Supply and Delivery

Shawnee County is soliciting bids for the delivery of approximately 7,000 tons of washed, crushed li...

Due in 2 days•Shawnee County
Parks and Recreation Food Supplies

Shawnee County is seeking vendors to provide food items and supplies, including scheduled deliveries...

Due in 11 days•Shawnee County > Parks and Recreation
Food Service Supplier

Shawnee County is soliciting sealed bids from a food service supplier to provide food items and supp...

Due in 11 days•Shawnee County
2027 Washed, Crushed Limestone Supply

Shawnee County is soliciting sealed bids for the 2027 purchase and delivery of 7,000 tons of washed,...

Due in 2 days•Shawnee County
Comments
Correspondences
Custom Fields