The quantum benchmarking initiative (QBI) is designed to rigorously verify and validate if any quantum computing approach can achieve utility-scale operation by the year 2033
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112590125
- Awardee
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Ionq, Inc. UEI EH32NDF7YPM7
- 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
- $999,827.35
- 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 federal contract IDV award is a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) "Other Transaction" (OT) agreement with IonQ, Inc., a quantum computing technology company, to support the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). The QBI program aims to rigorously verify and validate whether any quantum computing approach can achieve utility-scale operation by 2033.
The OT agreement, valued at a ceiling of $999,827.35, tasks IonQ with advancing quantum computing research and development, including the creation of trapped ion quantum computers, quantum subsystems, and quantum algorithms. The period of performance for this contract extends to March 2028, and the work is to be performed primarily in Berwyn Heights, MD. The contract was awarded on a full and open competitive basis, without any set-aside designations. This award demonstrates DARPA's focus on driving innovation in quantum computing capabilities to meet defense-related research objectives.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $224,080 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $407,381 | |
| Original award | $368,366 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112590125?
HR00112590125 was awarded to Ionq, Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on March 31, 2025.
How much is contract HR00112590125 worth?
HR00112590125's own ceiling is $999,827.
Was contract HR00112590125 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112590125 was competed.
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