QBI Topic Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
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- Posted
- Jan 11, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 15, 2026 (in 91 days)
- Last verified
- Jul 2, 2026
At a glance
This is a government contract opportunity posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE in the research and development in the physical category. The deadline is October 15, 2026, 92 days from now.
Classification and identifiers
- Industry (NAICS)
- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)
- Product or service (PSC)
- National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Applied Research (AC12)
- Solicitation number
- DARPA-PA-26-02-01
- Contracting office
- DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Who can apply
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