Towards reliable and secure data-driven quantum networking. Description of requirement is to investigate, theoretically and via simulations, the design of entanglement routing protocols in quantum…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA875025CB048
- Awardee
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Research Foundation Of The City University Of New York UEI L952KGDMSLV5
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $233,133
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Quantum information sciences Pre-Solicitation · FA875023S7001 · Posted Apr 25, 2023
- Contract value 58% obligated
- $400,002.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 44% 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
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- New York, NY 10031, 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 | $133,133 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $100,000 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded a $400K firm fixed-price definitive contract to the Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY), doing business as RFCUNY - City College, on June 16, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 16, 2028. The contract supports AFRL's Quantum Information Sciences initiative under a broader Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) that seeks research and development across quantum algorithms, computation, information processing, networking, and heterogeneous quantum platforms. Specifically, RFCUNY will investigate the design of entanglement routing protocols in quantum networks through theoretical analysis and simulations, while identifying associated security vulnerabilities. The work will be performed at RFCUNY's location in New York, NY, and represents the organization's demonstrated competitive capability in quantum computing research. The award carries no set-aside designation and was competitively awarded.
This engagement aligns with AFRL's strategic focus on advancing quantum information sciences to support Air Force Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence operations. RFCUNY brings substantial experience in quantum-related research, having recently secured a $425K grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Physics to explore mesoscale interactions in color center clusters for quantum technology advancement. The contract falls within the anticipated individual award range of $0.5M to $27M established under the BAA, which maintains total program funding of approximately $500M and remains open through September 30, 2027, with subsequent white paper submission deadlines extending through fiscal year 2027.
Description
Towards reliable and secure data-driven quantum networking. Description of requirement is to investigate, theoretically and via simulations, the design of entanglement routing protocols in quantum networks and associated security vulnerabilities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA875025CB048?
FA875025CB048 was awarded to Research Foundation Of The City University Of New York by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on June 16, 2025.
How much is contract FA875025CB048 worth?
The government has obligated $233,133 on FA875025CB048. Its current value, with exercised options, is $400,002.
Was contract FA875025CB048 competed?
The extent of competition for FA875025CB048 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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