QBI Topic Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)

Agency	DEPT OF DEFENSE
Solicitation Number	DARPA-PA-26-02-01
Notice Type	Solicitation
NAICS	541715
Set-Aside	No Set-Aside
Place Of Performance
Posted	Aug 28, 2026
Source	Federal — SAM.gov
Response Deadline	Dec 30, 2026 53 days left as of Nov 7, 2026
Time Left	53 days left as of 2026-11-07
Primary	QBI PA Coordinator · [email protected]
Official Notice	View On SAM.gov

About this opportunity

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

Who can apply

Set-aside: NONE — as stated in the official notice: “NONE”. Verify eligibility on the official notice before bidding.

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