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Quantum Hardware Design & Engineering

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

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The Quantum Hardware Design and Engineering subcontract, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense, focuses on the design, engineering, and prototyping of quantum computing components for prime contractors involved in the DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. The scope of work includes developing qubit architectures, optimizing coherence times, designing quantum gates, and implementing error correction hardware. Qualified providers must possess specialized expertise in superconducting circuits, trapped ions, photonic quantum computing, or topological qubits to deliver prototype hardware components or integrated system designs. This opportunity was posted on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of December 30, 2026, and is categorized under NAICS code 541715.

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DARPA subcontract for quantum computing hardware design and prototyping, deadline December 30, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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

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Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) 2026 Announcement

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PostedJul 29

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Response DeadlineDec 30

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Performs design, engineering, and prototyping of quantum computing components for prime contractors on DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative projects. Develops qubit architectures, optimizes coherence times, designs quantum gates, and implements error correction hardware. Requires expertise in superconducting circuits, trapped ions, photonic quantum computing, or topological qubits. Delivers prototype quantum hardware components or integrated system designs.

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