The primary goal of the quantum benchmark initiative (QBI) is to determine if any approach to quantum computing can achieve utility-scale operation by the year 2033.
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112590100
- Awardee
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International Business Machines Corporation UEI EDHQH5AXXQZ5 Part of International Business Machines Corporation
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $3,999,678.00
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed Program Solicitation
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded an Other Transaction IDV to International Business Machines Corporation with a ceiling of $3,999,678 on March 31, 2025. The IDV operates outside the Federal Acquisition Regulation as an Other Transaction vehicle. IBM's TJ Watson Research Center serves as the performing division, bringing expertise in quantum computing research and benchmarking methodology to support DARPA's technical objectives.
The Quantum Benchmark Initiative (QBI) aims to determine whether any approach to quantum computing can achieve utility-scale operation by 2033. The IDV provides a flexible procurement mechanism for issuing task orders across the multi-award vehicle structure supporting this research goal. No period of performance, place of performance, or ordering activity under this OT IDV is disclosed in the source.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $1,633,350 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $1,700,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $226,363 | |
| Funding Only Action | $328,730 | |
| Original award | $111,235 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112590100?
HR00112590100 was awarded to International Business Machines Corporation by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on March 31, 2025.
How much is contract HR00112590100 worth?
HR00112590100's own ceiling is $3,999,678.
Was contract HR00112590100 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112590100 was competed.
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