Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) Test and Evaluation Support RFI
ID: DARPA-SN-24-101Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dcc81594f5f64156ab20e88ca9939520/view
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), specifically for Test and Evaluation (T&E) support. The initiative aims to gather insights on available infrastructure, equipment, and expertise to facilitate verification and validation (V&V) services for quantum computing projects, which are crucial for developing utility-scale quantum computers and ensuring their functionality. This RFI invites responses from industry and academia to identify capable technical teams that can contribute to extensive V&V efforts, with submissions due by September 27, 2024. Interested parties can contact Dr. Joseph Altepeter at QBI@darpa.mil for further information.

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    Dr. Joseph Altepeter
    QBI@darpa.mil
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under the designation DARPA-SN-24-101, focusing on the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). This RFI seeks to gather insights on infrastructure, equipment, and technical expertise for test and evaluation (T&E) support for quantum computing projects aimed at developing utility-scale quantum computers. The initiative's goals include conceptualizing plausible quantum technologies, reducing risks involved in their development, validating relevant applications, and ensuring the U.S. Government can confirm these technologies function as intended. DARPA invites responses from a wide range of stakeholders, including industry and academia, to provide verification and validation (V&V) services that encompass various aspects of quantum computing. Key topics for response include team size, qualifications, and facility resources available for V&V activities. The aim is to identify collaborative and independent technical teams capable of supporting the QBI, underlining the importance of extensive V&V efforts in the pursuit of practical, fault-tolerant quantum computers. The deadline for submissions is September 27, 2024, and responses should be concise and formatted according to stated guidelines.
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