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NIST NB686050-26-01556 Qubit Readout and Control Modules

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NB686050-26-01556_Qubit_Readout_and_Control_ModulesFederal

Submission Closed07/22/2026, 05:00:00 PM MDT

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The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information on qubit readout and control modules under solicitation number NB686050-26-01556. This sources-sought notice is issued to identify capable vendors with expertise in developing advanced quantum hardware components, specifically targeting modules for qubit control and signal readout. Responses are due by July 22, 2026, and the work is expected to be performed in Boulder, Colorado, with NIST’s headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland, serving as the administrative point of contact. The North American Industry Classification System code 334516 indicates this effort relates to semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing. Matthew Delgado is the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable via email at [email hidden]. The solicitation is open to all eligible entities with no specified set-aside category, and the requirement is part of NIST’s broader initiative to advance quantum information science and technology infrastructure. Vendors are expected to demonstrate technical capability in designing, fabricating, and testing high-performance electronic systems compatible with superconducting or other qubit architectures. All submissions must be provided through the SAM.gov portal using the provided UI link, and participants are encouraged to align proposals with NIST’s objectives for scalable, reliable quantum computing hardware development.