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QBI Topic Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)

DEPT OF DEFENSE, Virginia · DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Verified 19 h agoAmended Nov 17, 2025
Responses dueThu, Oct 1512:00 PM ET · Virginia time8 days left
PostedMon, Nov 17, 20251 amendment, last Aug 28
Solicitation no.DARPA-PA-26-02-01SAM.gov
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DARPA is seeking independent verification and validation (IV&V) support for its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) to assess emerging quantum computing technologies. Offers will be evaluated based on technical feasibility, scientific validation, and budget/price, leading to an Other Transaction (OT) for Research project award.

Scope

  • Provide independent verification and validation (IV&V) support for DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI).
  • Augment the capabilities of the QBI Test & Evaluation team with facilities, tools, and skilled teams.
BAA — white paper first (FAR 35.016)Open to allSubmission: portalDays to respond: 8

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  • Latest amendment · DARPA-PA-26-02-01-Amendment-01.pdfView
  • White-paper template · Attachment_A_QBIT_IV_V_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docxView
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Details

Place of performance
ARLINGTON, Virginia
Buyer type
Federal
Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation no.
DARPA-PA-26-02-01
Category
Consulting · beta
NAICS
NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)): 123 open RFPs
PSC
PSC AC12: 37 open RFPs
Period of performance
Per award from notice
BAA open until
Oct 15, 2026 from notice
Contract type
BAA (multiple awards) from notice
Evaluation
White-paper review, then invited proposals (FAR 35.016) from notice
Local presence
Not required
Amendments
1, last Aug 28
Contact
QBI PA Coordinator
Office
DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Email
QBIT_IVandV@darpa.mil

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Key dates

Mon, Nov 17, 2025Posted
Not statedQuestions due
Dec 30, 2026 Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM ETResponses due · 8 days left Under 14 days
Amendment 1
Fri, Aug 28, 2026

Change log

verified Wed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ET
  1. Posted · SolicitationMon, Nov 17, 2025 · 10:27 AM ET
  2. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Aug 28, 2026 · 5:57 AM ET
  3. Deadline moved · Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET → Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · 11:00 AM ETFri, Aug 28, 2026 · 5:57 AM ET
  4. Deadline moved · Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · 11:00 AM ET → Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM ETWed, Oct 7, 2026 · 12:34 AM ET

Change log starts Oct 5, 2026 (tracking began); earlier amendments at SAM.gov are being pulled in.

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Notice as published

QBI Topic Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is issuing a Quantum Benchmarking Initiative topic (QBIT) inviting submissions of innovative infrastructure, equipment, and expertise available to provide independent verification and validation (IV&V) support for DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), described in the QBI 2026 Program Announcement (PA), DARPA-PA-26-02. All proposals in response to the technical area(s) described herein will be submitted to DARPA-PA-26-02-01 and, if selected, will result in an award of an Other Transaction (OT) for Research project. To view the original DARPA Program Announcement for QBI 2026, visit SAM.gov under solicitation number DARPA-PA-26-02: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c26b38bf041a4d70b00ed619bebb4773/view

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