Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: QUANTUM-INTERFACE-COMPATIBLE PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS (QUIC PICS)

    Sol. DARPA-SN-25-95Special NoticeARLINGTON, VA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Sep 22, 2025
    POSTED
    Jul 25, 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 information on photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for quantum technology applications. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify investment opportunities in foundry platforms that support the development of quantum-tailored PICs, enhancing the domestic quantum manufacturing ecosystem.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    DARPA-SN-25-95
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    July 25, 2025
    Response Deadline
    September 22, 2025
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC12
    Primary Contact
    MTO BAA Coordinator
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    222032114
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) seeks information on the photonic integrated circuit (PIC) needs of quantum technology companies, particularly for systems based on quantum resources such as neutral atoms, trapped ions, color centers, quantum dots, or other matter-based quantum resources, hereafter referred to as “quantum emitters.” DARPA intends to use responses to this Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential opportunities for investment in broadly-applicable foundry platforms to provide an accessible domestic resource for end users of quantum-tailored PICs within the broader quantum manufacturing ecosystem.

    Key dates

    1. July 25, 2025Posted Date
    2. September 22, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: QUANTUM-INTERFACE-COMPATIBLE PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS (QUIC PICS) 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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