QUANTUM INFORMATION SERVICES
ID: FA875020S7006Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8750 AFRL RIKROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

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R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) (AD92)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4cc2732e547b421bb19828d8b859c585/view
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    Presolicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking Quantum Information Services. This service is typically used to support the implementation and use of Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I)-related information and communications technologies and techniques. The Air Force Research Laboratory - Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) is soliciting white papers for research, design, development, concept testing, evaluation, experimentation, integration, and delivery of Quantum Information Sciences. The service will focus on advancing and assessing advanced algorithm designs and technologies harnessing emerging quantum computing techniques to support AFRL/RI’s C4I mission. The estimated funding for this service is approximately $49.9M. Multiple awards are anticipated, and the type of instruments that may be awarded include procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions (OT) depending upon the nature of the work proposed. For more information, contact Kristi Mezzano at AFRL.RIT.Quantum@us.af.mil.

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    20-06 Full Text Announcement.doc
    The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting white papers for research, design, development, and delivery of technologies to support their C4I mission in the field of Quantum Information Sciences. The focus areas include quantum algorithms and computation, quantum information processing, quantum networking, and superconducting hybrid quantum platforms. The total funding for this BAA is approximately $49.9M, with individual awards ranging from $0.5M to $2M.
    BAA 20-06 Amend 1 first repub.doc
    This document is Amendment 1 to BAA FA8750-20-S-7006, which is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "Quantum Information Sciences." The amendment republishes the original announcement and incorporates previous amendments. The BAA seeks white papers for research and development of quantum information sciences to support the Air Force's Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) mission.
    BAA 20-06 Amend 2 second repub.doc
    AMENDMENT 2 to BAA FA8750-20-S-7006 has been republished to incorporate updates and changes to references, sections, and provisions. The purpose of this BAA is to solicit white papers for research and development of Quantum Information Sciences to support the Air Force's Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) mission. The estimated funding for this BAA is $49.9M, with the potential for multiple awards.
    BAA 20-06 Amend 4 ceiling increase.docx
    This amendment increases the ceiling value and makes several changes to the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8750-20-S-7006. The BAA is for research in Quantum Information Sciences that supports the implementation and use of Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) related technologies. The amendment provides updated funding information, eligibility requirements, and submission instructions for white papers and proposals.
    BAA 20-06 Amend 5 third repub.docx
    This amendment republishes the original announcement, integrating previous changes, and includes updates to sections IV.f.5 and VII. The primary goal of this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is to solicit white papers for research in the field of Quantum Information Sciences, particularly in support of the Department of the Air Force's Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) mission. The BAA has an estimated funding of $99.9M and offers the potential for multiple awards in various categories.
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