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Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Project

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FA9451_QORT_RFIFederal

Submission Closed12/15/2018, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Department Of Defense → FA9451 Afrl Rdk

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

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AFRL/RDS Starfire Optical Range (SOR), KIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA

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PhaseClosed

PostedDec 6

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Response DeadlineDec 15

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Submission Closed

12/15/2018, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9451 Afrl Rdk

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OfficeKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9451 Afrl Rdk

Office AddressKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA

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Kimerie S. SmithContracting Officer

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Cindy SzponderContract Specialist

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Full Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY (AFRL), DIRECTED ENERGY DIRECTORATE AF STARFIRE OPTICAL RANGE (SOR) Quantum Optics Research Team (QORT) Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Project SECTION 1 - MARKET RESEARCH This Request for Information (RFI) is issued pursuant to DFARS 206.302-1 (b) and (d), and is for MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. As a part of the DoD Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) Program, the Government intends to acquire two international Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Entanglement systems. The requirement for these systems was approved under the FY18 Foreign Comparative Test Projects Announcement, dated 12 October 2017 and titled "Quantum Information Communications, Computing, Cryptography, Control, and Networking. This RFI is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or any obligation on the part of the Government to acquire products or services. Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any and all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely the respondent's expense and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Information provided by respondents MAY be used by the Government as market research for acquisition planning and may eventually be considered in future solicitations. Respondents should properly mark any and all proprietary information included in their response. DO NOT submit any classified materials. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitations. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the applicable Government wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of the potential respondents to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 541715, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY), with the size standard of 500 employees. SECTION 2 - PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Quantum Optics Research Team (QORT) was established in Sep 2017, combining the two quantum research groups at the SOR. The goal of this program is to design, develop, integrate, test and demonstrate quantum based technologies for free-space communications application that include but are not limited to QKD, quantum entanglement through free-space, quantum-teleportation through free-space, development of next generation AO technologies through Distributed Volume Turbulence (DVT) and Meteorological Forecasting of Adaptive-Optics Parameters (MetFAP). We have developed a free-space QKD system for testing at the SOR site and are pursuing future research in the transmission of single photon for quantum networking applications. Future research will include LEO-to-GND demonstrations of QKD and quantum entanglement. Place of Contract Performance: Integration and testing is accomplished primarily on-site at SOR, located at Kirtland AFB, NM. Estimated Duration of Contract Period: The estimated completion date for any acquisition associated with this RFI is December 2018. Estimated Value of Acquisition: $280,000 to $300,000. Product / Service Code (PSC): AC22 SECTION 3 - AREAS OF INTEREST Information is required to complete integration and testing tasks for the QKD program system. Areas of interest include: - Hands on test equipment for measuring and detecting single photon transmitters - All-in-one QKD and/or quantum networking systems (fiber or free-space) for remedial testing in a laboratory and field environment - All-in-one QKD and quantum entanglement teaching devices for routine university level research SECTION 4 - RESPONSES Industry partners are requested to provide a brief written response by 5:00 pm (Mountain) on 14 December 2018. Suggested content of responses to this RFI are as follows: 1. Company Information: such as company name, CAGE/DUNS code, size status, contact information 2. Requirement Feedback: on the Government's requirements and contemplated acquisition strategies with regards to contract type, schedule and objectives 3. Previous Research Projects: A summary of projects previously performed relevant to the anticipated scope of this research effort 4. Other Planning Information: Any other information such as price, schedule, market information or information regarding capabilities that the respondent would like for the Government to consider for planning purposes Responses shall be submitted by email to AFRLDET8.RVKDB.OrgMailbox@us.af.mil or mailed on a CD/DVD compatible with Microsoft Office 2013 to the address below: AFRL Det 8/RVKDB ATTN: Cynthia Szponder 3550 ABERDEEN AVE. SE, BUILDING 499 KIRTLAND AFB, NM 87117 Questions regarding this RFI may be submitted to AFRLDET8.RVKDB.OrgMailbox@us.af.mil or directly to the Contract Officer, Ms. Kimerie Smith at kimerie.smith@us.af.mil.