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QBI Topic Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
| Notice type | Solicitation |
|---|---|
| Solicitation # | DARPA-PA-26-02-01 |
| Department | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Sub-tier / office | DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) / DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY |
| NAICS | 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) |
| PSC | AC12 |
| Set-aside | None |
| Posted | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 30, 2026 (2026-12-30T16:00:00) |
| Place of performance | — |
| Primary contact | QBI PA Coordinator · QBIT_IVandV@darpa.mil |
Description (excerpt)
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is issuing a Quantum Benchmarking Initiative topic (QBIT) inviting submissions of innovative infrastructure, equipment, and expertise available to provide independent verification and validation (IV&V) support for DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), described in the QBI 2026 Program Announcement (PA), DARPA-PA-26-02. All proposals in response to the technical area(s) described herein will be submitted to DARPA-PA-26-02-01 and, if selected, will result in an award of an Other Transaction (OT) for Research project. To view the original DARPA Program Announcement for QBI 2026, visit SAM.gov under solicitation number DARPA-PA-26-02: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c26b38bf041a4d70b00ed619bebb4773/view