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Quantum Benchmarking & Evaluation Consultant

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Response Deadline11/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The Quantum Benchmarking and Evaluation Consultant subcontract, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense, focuses on establishing metrics and methodologies to test and evaluate the plausibility of quantum systems for prime contractors. The scope of work includes designing benchmarking protocols to assess utility-scale computational value and creating evaluation frameworks specifically for Stage A concept reports. The selected provider will utilize statistical analysis tools and benchmarking software to deliver a comprehensive Testing and Evaluation plan and specific benchmarking criteria. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541330 and requires the contractor to maintain CMMC Level 1 compliance. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of November 30, 2026.

General Info

DARPA subcontract for quantum system benchmarking metrics and evaluation frameworks for prime contractors.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-PA-26-02-02.

The full solicitation package (12 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Topic (QBIT) Stage A

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Timeline

PostedJul 29

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Response DeadlineNov 30

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Response Deadline

11/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Develops metrics and methodologies for testing and evaluating quantum system plausibility for prime contractors on DARPA research projects. Designs benchmarking protocols to determine utility-scale computational value and develops evaluation frameworks for the Stage A concept report. Utilizes benchmarking software and statistical analysis tools. Requires CMMC Level 1. Delivers a Testing and Evaluation (T&E) plan and benchmarking criteria.

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