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    QBI Topic Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)

    Issued by DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY · DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
    Sol. DARPA-PA-26-02-01SolicitationARLINGTON, VA
    Open · 175d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    175
    closes Oct 15, 2026
    POSTED
    Nov 17, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC12
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking proposals for independent verification and validation (IV&V) support for its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. Interested parties should refer to the QBI 2026 Program Announcement for details and submit proposals accordingly. Selected proposals will lead to an award for research projects.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    DARPA-PA-26-02-01
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    November 17, 2025
    Response Deadline
    October 15, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC12
    Contract Code
    97AE
    Issuing Office
    DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
    Sub-Agency
    DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY
    Agency
    DEPT OF DEFENSE
    Primary Contact
    QBI PA Coordinator
    City
    ARLINGTON
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    222032114
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    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

    Key dates

    1. November 17, 2025Posted Date
    2. October 15, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

    AI search tags

    independent verification and validationquantum computingresearch servicestechnology development

    Frequently asked questions

    QBI Topic Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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