Functional exploitation of noise in utility-scale quantum optimization -the interplay between noise and variational quantum optimization, develop and identify algorithmic techniques, classes of…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA875025CB040
- Awardee
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Universities Space Research Association UEI VPWMMPGGPJ74
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $497,582
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Quantum information sciences Pre-Solicitation · FA875023S7001 · Posted Apr 25, 2023
- Contract value 69% obligated
- $716,947.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 56% 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 Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC 20024, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $136,292 | |
| Funding Only Action | $150,000 | |
| Original award | $211,290 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded Universities Space Research Association (USRA) a definitive contract valued at $716,947 to conduct research on the functional exploitation of noise in utility-scale quantum optimization. Under this cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangement, USRA will develop and identify algorithmic techniques, problem classes, and candidate quantum computing architectures that leverage the interplay between noise and variational quantum optimization methods. The contract, which commenced on April 24, 2025, and extends through December 22, 2027, originated from the AFRL's Quantum Information Sciences broad agency announcement, which seeks to advance quantum algorithms, computation, and heterogeneous quantum platforms to support Air Force Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence missions.
This award supports AFRL's larger quantum information sciences initiative, which encompasses approximately $500 million in anticipated program funding across multiple fiscal years through 2027. USRA, a nonprofit research organization headquartered in Washington, DC, brings substantial experience in supporting federal quantum computing and advanced technology research initiatives. The contract carries no set-aside designation and will be performed in Washington, DC. As a premier contractor to federal agencies, USRA leverages its network of academic and research institutional partners to execute complex scientific and engineering projects, positioning it well to advance quantum optimization techniques critical to future Air Force capabilities.
Description
Functional exploitation of noise in utility-scale quantum optimization -the interplay between noise and variational quantum optimization, develop and identify algorithmic techniques, classes of problems, and candidate quantum computing architectures
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA875025CB040?
FA875025CB040 was awarded to Universities Space Research Association by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on April 24, 2025.
How much is contract FA875025CB040 worth?
The government has obligated $497,582 on FA875025CB040. Its current value, with exercised options, is $716,947.
Was contract FA875025CB040 competed?
The extent of competition for FA875025CB040 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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