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
HR00112590115
Awardee
Awarding agency
Task orders
0

Award facts

Last date to order
Not on record
IDV ceiling
$5,987,844.00
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

DARPA awarded an Other Transaction IDV to Silicon Quantum Computing PTY LTD with a $5,987,844 ceiling on March 26, 2025, to advance the Quantum Benchmark Initiative (QBI). This OT vehicle sits outside the FAR and supports DARPA's primary objective of determining whether any approach to quantum computing can achieve utility-scale operation by 2033. The multiple-award structure allows DARPA to engage multiple quantum computing research teams in parallel benchmark development and performance validation efforts aligned with the 2033 utility-scale target.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00004 $3,290,537
Change Order P00003 $1,700,000
Funding Only Action P00002 $343,474
Funding Only Action P00001 · Quantum benchmarking initiative (QBI) $538,315
Original award $115,518

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract HR00112590115?

HR00112590115 was awarded to Silicon Quantum Computing PTY LTD by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on March 26, 2025.

How much is contract HR00112590115 worth?

HR00112590115's own ceiling is $5,987,844.

Was contract HR00112590115 competed?

The extent of competition for HR00112590115 was competed.

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