QBI Topic Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
Subject: QBI Topic Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)Solicitation Number: DARPA-PA-26-02-01Notice Type: SOLICITNAICS: 541715Notice Published: 08-28-26Response Due: 12-30-26Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSEOffice: DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)Contact: QBI PA Coordinator This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Office Address: ARLINGTON, VA 222032114
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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