Independent verification and validation for quantum computing
QBI Topic Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Solicitation 3fc74819705a4a81b205327ba4537973, issued by Federal (Virginia offices).
At a glance
DARPA seeks contractors to perform independent verification and validation (IV&V) services for quantum-based information (QBI) topics and research projects. This federal contract supports the Department of Defense's quantum computing initiatives in Virginia, with a deadline of December 30, 2026.
Key facts
- Issuing agency
- Federal (Virginia offices)
- Solicitation number
- 3fc74819705a4a81b205327ba4537973
- Type
- Solicitation
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
- Response deadline
- Dec 30, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Place of performance
- VA
Official description
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
Solicitation #DARPA-PA-26-02-01. Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) › DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY. NAICS 541715. Product/Service Code AC12.
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