Attach 1 - Quantum PWS 23 July.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

2030 Air Force Science and Technology (AF S&T) Quantum Strategy

23 JUL 2020

1.0 The Contractor shall assist and partner with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop the AF S&T Quantum Information Science (QIS) Strategy by accomplishing the following:

1.1 Connect AFRL with key national/international quantum players.

1.2 Assist AFRL in development of the AF S&T Quantum Investment Plan across the main areas of research including Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT); sensing; communications/networking; and computing.

1.3 Assist the AFRL/RI Information Directorate in leading and focusing quantum research across the AF and Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise by connecting DoD research with key national/international quantum experts as well as with the Open Innovation Campus, in Rome, NY and other government agencies leading the execution of the National Quantum Initiative Act.

1.4 Work across AFRL to establish a firm connection between AF mission requirements and AFRL quantum information programs.

1.5 Work across AFRL with mission stakeholders to determine quantifiable benefits of applying quantum technology to mission-specific benefits.

1.6 Assist the AFRL/RY Sensors Directorate with development of quantum technology for quantum-assisted PNT.

1.7 Assist AFRL/RV Space Vehicles Directorate with the development of quantum clocks and sensors.

1.8 Assist AFRL/RX Materials & Manufacturing Directorate with development of materials and devices for use in quantum systems including clocks, sensors, communication and network systems and computing system.

1.9 Assist AFRL/RD Directed Energy Directorate and AFRL/RI with the development of quantum communication links and networks as applied to distributed sensors and computing devices.

1.10 Assist AFRL/RI with the development of algorithms and software for use on prototype commercially-available quantum computers for application to optimization, machine learning, and material development problem sets and with photonic integrated circuits for distributed processing applications.

1.11 Establish firm connections between AF Mission Requirements and up to three (3) AFRL QIS research and development (R&D) Programs and quantum capabilities (sensors, PNT, and communications) to address concerns identified in the Defense Science Board (DSB) Report dated Dec 2019 regarding: (a) “a lack of rigorous analysis tying quantum performance to mission specifications and/or novel capability,” and (b) mission stakeholders will generate a “pull demand” for QIS-based technology if, and only if, QIS is demonstrated to: (1) uniquely fulfill unmet Mission needs, and (2) QIS technology fully meets Mission Performance and Size, Weight, Power and Cost (SWaP-C) Requirements.

1.12 Support engagement of AFRL with a variety of customers, including the following: Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), DSB, Office of Naval Research (ONR), U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) , National Security Agency (NSA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy (DOE), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Allied Engagements (FVEY). Areas of engagement may include R&D, technology, resource sharing, talent, and speed to deployment.

1.13 Leverage Quantum Industry Engagement with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) to facilitate solutions for critical AF mission applications, such as U.S. Manufacturing Supply Chain, Technology Transfer and International Industry Engagement (FVEY+).

1.14 Enhance Academic and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) Engagement (e.g., DOE/ Natl Labs, ARL, NRL, ONR, MITLL, ORNL, JPL), and FVEY+)

1.15 Provide the following deliverables:

1.15.1 Document the connections made in paragraph 1.11. (See CDRL, Connections Report)

1.15.2 Provide a listing of the needed capabilities, partners, technologies and components to make fieldable QIS systems a reality. Establish the exact correspondence between enabling technologies, and fieldable QIS R&D Programs at AFRL, and within the Global quantum industry. (See CDRL, ____ Report)

1.15.3 Develop and document the AFRL Quantum Investment Framework and Strategy per DSB Quantum Findings. Perform Investment Analysis leveraging National and Industry R&D Strategies and Maximizing R&D Results per dollar (“Bang/ $-Buck”). (See CDRL, Quantum Investment Framework and Strategy)