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Quantum Software & Algorithm Development

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

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The Quantum Software and Algorithm Development subcontract, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense, focuses on supporting prime contractors within the DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. The scope of work involves developing software stacks, compilers, and benchmarking algorithms, with a specific emphasis on writing quantum assembly code and creating software for quantum error correction and utility-scale metrics. Successful execution of this contract requires deep technical proficiency in complexity theory and industry-standard frameworks including Qiskit, Cirq, and PennyLane. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering comprehensive software libraries, detailed benchmarking reports, and precise algorithm specifications. The opportunity was posted on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of December 30, 2026.

General Info

DARPA subcontract for developing quantum software, compilers, and benchmarking algorithms for prime contractors.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) 2026 Announcement

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Timeline

PostedJul 29

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Response DeadlineDec 30

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12/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 4 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Develops software stacks, compilers, and benchmarking algorithms for prime contractors on DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative projects. Writes quantum assembly code, develops benchmarking suites for utility-scale metrics, and creates software for quantum error correction. Requires proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, and complexity theory. Delivers software libraries, benchmarking reports, and algorithm specifications.

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