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Quantum Economic Analysis & Pricing Strategy

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Response Deadline12/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The Quantum Economic Analysis and Pricing Strategy subcontract, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense, focuses on performing economic modeling for prime contractors. The primary objective is to determine the commercial impact and pricing value of quantum computations, specifically analyzing the economic value of quantum advantage across various industrial use cases. The selected provider will collaborate with financial stakeholders to establish viable pricing paths and deliver a comprehensive pricing framework and economic report. Qualified candidates must possess advanced degrees in Economics, Finance, or Quantitative Analysis to execute these specialized tasks. This opportunity was posted on October 28, 2026, with a response deadline of December 30, 2026. The work falls under NAICS code 541618, emphasizing the requirement for professional economic and financial strategic planning.

General Info

DARPA subcontract for economic modeling and pricing frameworks for quantum computation commercial value.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-SN-27-14.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Future Announcement: Quantum Computing – Applications Workshops (QC-AW)

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineDec 30

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12/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 2 months

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Performs economic modeling for prime contractors on DARPA projects to determine the commercial impact and pricing value of quantum computations. Collaborates with financial stakeholders to define pricing paths and analyzes the economic value of quantum advantage for industrial use cases. Requires advanced degrees in Economics, Finance, or Quantitative Analysis. Delivers a pricing framework and economic report defining the value of quantum computational outputs.

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