The objective of this effort will expand the capabilities of applied quantum capacity and operational resilience and regional equity (q-core) test-bed facility to include heterogeneous entanglement…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded
- Contract number
- FA875025CB027
- Awardee
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Montana State University UEI EJ3UF7TK8RT5
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $15,752,203
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Quantum information sciences Pre-Solicitation · FA875023S7001 · Posted Apr 25, 2023
- Contract value 50% obligated
- $31,518,010.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 39% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
Montana State University has been awarded a $31.5M cost-no-fee definitive contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to expand the capabilities of the Applied Quantum Capacity and Operational Resilience and Regional Equity (Q-CORE) test-bed facility to include heterogeneous entanglement capabilities. The contract, awarded on July 31, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2028, is being performed in Bozeman, Montana. This award originated from AFRL's Broad Agency Announcement FA8750-23-S-7001, a comprehensive solicitation focused on advancing quantum information sciences with a total BAA funding pool of approximately $500M and individual award ranges typically between $0.5M and $27M.
The contract supports AFRL's quantum computing and information processing objectives across multiple technical domains including quantum algorithms, quantum information processing, and heterogeneous quantum platforms. As a premier land-grant research institution with extensive experience executing complex federal research projects, Montana State University brings demonstrated expertise in advanced scientific research and technical problem-solving for Department of Defense agencies. The award contains no set-aside designation, reflecting open competitive procurement. This effort directly aligns with the Air Force's mission to advance quantum technologies for command, control, communications, and intelligence (C4I) applications, building upon foundational quantum research capabilities through enhanced entanglement mechanisms at the Q-CORE facility.
Description
The objective of this effort will expand the capabilities of applied quantum capacity and operational resilience and regional equity (q-core) test-bed facility to include heterogeneous entanglement capabilities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA875025CB027?
FA875025CB027 was awarded to Montana State University by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on July 31, 2025.
How much is contract FA875025CB027 worth?
The government has obligated $15,752,203 on FA875025CB027. Its current value, with exercised options, is $31,518,010.
Was contract FA875025CB027 competed?
The extent of competition for FA875025CB027 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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