LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)
ID: W911NF21S0009Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG DURHAMRESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC, 27709-2211, USA

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e126a3687b0444ef9166837fa66690dd/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for the procurement of the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC). The LQC is a collaborative research initiative between the U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) and NSA's Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS) focused on qubit development for quantum computing and other applications such as sensing. The goal of the LQC is to pursue disruptive fundamental research and enabling technologies, build collaborative partnerships, and develop a quantum workforce for the future. The notice seeks proposals from the public and private sectors to advance solutions through collaborative research. The LQC Research Thrusts, technical areas of interest, will be pursued through Incubator and Collaboration agreements. Additionally, the notice calls for Quantum Computing Research (QuaCR) Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellowships to support talented U.S. citizen researchers in the field of quantum information processing and quantum sensing. The LQC aims to solve the most difficult and long-term Quantum Information Science & Technology (QIST) research problems and create a pathway for technology development and transition opportunities.

    Point(s) of Contact
    QC Mailbox
    usarmy.rtp.rdecom-aro.mesg.qcbox@mail.mil
    Dr. T.R. Govindan
    t.r.govindan.civ@mail.mil
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    LQC BAA Final V8 Amd 1.pdf
    The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) is partnering with the NSA's Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS) for the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC) funding opportunity. The LQC aims to pursue disruptive fundamental research and enabling technologies in quantum computing, build collaborative partnerships, and train a quantum workforce. The funding opportunity is divided into three categories: Incubator, Collaboratory, and QuaCR Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellowships.
    LQC BAA Final V8 Amd 2.pdf
    The U.S. Army Research Office is seeking research proposals for the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC), a collaborative effort with the NSA's Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS) focused on quantum computing and other applications. The LQC aims to pursue fundamental research, build collaborative partnerships, and create a quantum workforce for the future. Proposals in the categories of Incubator, Collaboratory, and Quantum Computing Research Fellowships are sought.
    LQC BAA Final W911NF21S0009.pdf
    The U.S. Army Research Office is soliciting research proposals for the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC), which aims to advance research in quantum computing and other applications. The LQC is seeking proposals in three categories: incubator, collaboratory, and quantum computing research fellowships. The goal is to bring together expertise from academia, industry, and government laboratories to tackle challenging problems in quantum information science.
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