Quantum-inspired classical computing (quicc)
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001123F0007
- Awardee
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University Of Maryland, College Park UEI NPU8ULVAAS23 Part of University System Of Maryland
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,453,191
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,453,191.31 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- College Park, MD 20742, 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 | -$122,809 | |
| Funding Only Action | $500,001 | |
| Funding Only Action | $406,999 | |
| Original award | $669,000 |
About this award
The University of Maryland, College Park has been awarded a delivery order valued at $1.45 million under the Quantum-Inspired Classical Computing (QUICC) program, funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order, issued on January 3, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of October 6, 2025, is performed through DARPA's Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) University Affiliate Research Center (UARC) support services framework. The work will be performed at the university's College Park, Maryland campus and represents a continuation of the institution's substantial research portfolio supporting national defense and security priorities. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, reflecting the university's competitive technical capabilities in advanced computing and quantum research domains.
This delivery order builds upon the University of Maryland's demonstrated expertise in quantum computing initiatives and defense-related research. The university has previously received significant DARPA funding, including a $34.8 million delivery order for the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative under the same ARLIS UARC vehicle, establishing the institution's prominence in quantum technology research. The QUICC program falls within DARPA's broader strategic focus on next-generation computing technologies that leverage quantum-inspired approaches to enhance classical computing performance. As a research-intensive land-grant institution, the University of Maryland leverages its extensive faculty expertise and research infrastructure to translate fundamental research into practical solutions addressing critical national security priorities in advanced computing and information technology.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001123F0007?
HR001123F0007 was awarded to University Of Maryland, College Park by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on January 3, 2023.
How much is contract HR001123F0007 worth?
The government has obligated $1,453,191 on HR001123F0007.
Is contract HR001123F0007 an order under another contract?
Yes. HR001123F0007 is a delivery order under HQ003418D0005, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract HR001123F0007 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001123F0007 was not competed.
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