DARPA is inviting proposals for independent verification and validation (IV&V) support under its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). The opportunity seeks innovative infrastructure, equipment, and expertise to assist with this initiative. Selected proposals will result in an award of an Other Transaction for a research project. The original program announcement is available on SAM.gov for reference.

DARPA is seeking proposals for infrastructure, equipment, and expertise to provide independent verification and validation support for its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. Selected proposals will result in an award of an Other Transaction for Research project. The work is described in the QBI 2026 Program Announcement, DARPA-PA-26-02.