The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | DARPA-PA-26-02 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) |
| Office | Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy |
| Where | See the notice |
| Posted | July 29, 2026 |
| Bids due | December 30, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Who can bid | Open to any company (no set-aside listed) |
| Industry | Research & development (NAICS 541715) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | QBI PA Coordinator · QBI@darpa.mil |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) seeks innovative approaches to address challenges related to quantum computing. The Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) aims to examine approaches for constructing a utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer and computational workflows that include quantum compute steps. Proposed research should investigate approaches that enable revolutionary advances in design, engineering, test, and evaluation of such systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. To rapidly capitalize on new opportunities, DARPA announces the QBI 2026 opportunity, which seeks specific solutions to targeted challenges related to developing utility-scale quantum computers, as defined in specific QBI topic (QBIT) calls. Each QBIT will (1) outline specific details regarding the…
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