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QBI Topic Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)

Solicitation numberDARPA-PA-26-02-01

DEPT OF DEFENSE · 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 · National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
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Response deadlineDec 30, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Deadline status118 days remaining
PostedAug 28, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

DARPA seeks proposals for Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) support for its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). Submissions must address quantum computer-related goods or services and are due by December 30, 2026. [1][2][5]

Key points

  • Solicitation is for goods/services related to quantum computers. [2]
  • Proposals must include a high-level program schedule. [3]

Watch items

  • Responses are due by December 30, 2026. [5]
  • Abstracts are reviewed against evaluation criteria in Section D. [4]

Sources

  1. Attachment_A_QBIT_IV_V_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docxPlease visit the Unclassified Submission Instructions section of [Proposer Instructions and General Terms and Conditions](https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/proposer-instructions) for instructions on how to submit your abstract through the Broad Agency Announcement Tool. **COVER SHEET** **[PRIME ORGANIZATION LOGO]** | | | | --- | --- | | Abstract T**itle** | | | Type of Organization | **Choose all that apply:** Large Organization, Small Disadvantaged Organization, Other Small Organization, HBCU, MI, Other Educational, Other Nonprofit | | Prime Organization | | | CAGE Code | | | Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) | | | Technical Point of Contact (POC) | Name: Mailing Address: Telephone: Email: |
  2. DARPA-PA-26-02-01-Amendment-01.pdfGovernment solicitation for goods or services related to quantum computers.
  3. Attachment_A_QBIT_IV_V_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docxPlease include a high-level program schedule.
  4. DARPA-PA-26-02-01-Amendment-01.pdfThe Government will review all submitted abstracts against the evaluation criterion in Section D.
  5. Official SAM.gov noticePosted Aug 28, 2026; Responses due Dec 30, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC; Archive date Dec 31, 2026

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Please visit the Unclassified Submission Instructions section of [Proposer Instructions and General Terms and Conditions](https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/proposer-instructions) for instructions on how to submit your abstract through the Broad Agency Announcement Tool. **COVER SHEET** **[PRIME ORGANIZATION LOGO]** | | | | --- | --- | | Abstract T**itle** | | | Type of Organization | **Choose all that apply:** Large Organization, Small Disadvantaged Organization, Other Small Organization, HBCU, MI, Other Educational, Other Nonprofit | | Prime Organization | | | CAGE Code | | | Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) | | | Technical Point of Contact (POC) | Name: Mailing Address: Telephone: Email: | | Administrative POC | Name: Mailing Address: Telephone: Email: | | Other Team Members **(subcontractors and consultants), if known/applicable** | Technical POC Name: Organization: Type of Organization: Technical POC Name: Organization: Type of Organization: | | Total Funds requested from DARPA, and the amount of cost share (if any) | $ | | Total Period of Performance Associated With the Total Funds Requested | | Table of Contents

[1] Attachment_A_QBIT_IV_V_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx

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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

What changed

Aug 28, 2026 · 3 fields changed
Response deadline2026-10-15T16:00:00+00:002026-12-30T16:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-11-142026-12-31
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