A--Amendment to BAA 06-QIS, Innovative Research to Support and Advance Quantum Information Science Objectives

This contract amends a previous Broad Agency Announcement (BAA 06-QIS) related to innovative research in quantum information science. Initially, the government reserved the right to fund any selectable proposal within 12 months following the June 23, 2006 submission deadline. However, due to an organizational realignment in October 2006, which involved the requiring agency merging with another government agency, delays in funding have occurred. As a result, the government has extended the funding window from 12 to 18 months after the original proposal submission date. Importantly, this amendment only affects the funding timeframe and does not extend the deadline for submission of new proposals. The contract is issued by the Department of the Interior, specifically through the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate office located in Herndon, Virginia. It aims to support advanced quantum information science objectives through innovative research proposals. While the amendment provides additional time for funding awards due to agency realignment and associated funding issues, the scope and procedures for proposal submissions remain unchanged. This extension ensures that previously submitted proposals have an extended opportunity for funding consideration despite the unforeseen administrative adjustments.