SOW for Integrated Quantun System 13 Jan 2025.docx
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This Statement of Work details requirements for an Integrated Quantum Network System to establish a quantum-secure communications link between the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Dayton and Ohio State University (OSU). The system requires two complete nodes with nanowire detection systems, quantum sources, time taggers, fiber coupled polarization analyzers, remote correlation systems, and Rubidium high stability oscillators. Specific technical requirements include nanowire systems with 8-32 detectors, dark count rates ≤100 counts/second at 1550nm, detection efficiency ≥90%, and timing jitter FWHM ≤50 picoseconds at 1550nm.
The contractor must deliver and install all equipment within 24 weeks of award at AFIT/EN at Wright-Patterson AFB, including on-site training for up to 8 users. The project will be paid 100% upon completion through Wide Area Workflow. This work supports the National Quantum Initiative Act and Air Force science and technology strategy, aiming to create "un-hackable" communications impervious to classical and quantum-based eavesdropping. Associated market research indicates this may be set aside for small businesses under NAICS 334419, with responses due by January 24, 2025.
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Attachment 1 – Statement of Work FA8601-22-Q-0094
STATEMENT OF WORK
Integrated Quantum Network System
14 Jan 2025
1.0. BACKGROUND: The overall project aims to create a quantum communications link that establishes a quantum-secure-network between the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Dayton and Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus, and is the first part of a larger vision for a quantum network that extends to other sites and cities in Ohio and the surrounding areas. These quantum-secure networks promise significant enhancements in security relative to conventional networks that carry classical information, including the potential for “un-hackable” communications that are impervious to both classical and quantum-based eavesdropping. The participants will install and operate the quantum network, set-up laboratory and field experiments and collect and analyze data between transmitter and receiver. The quantum links will involve optical fiber communications and the resultant characterization of required laser powers system, receiver signal-to-noise ratios, and link stabilities as a function of time and distance.
2.0. SCOPE: The research objectives outlined above satisfy the following requirements outlined in Section 101 of H.R.6227 "National Quantum Initiative Act", the Air Force science and technology strategy document for 2030 and beyond, and the Department of Energy's "Blueprint for a Quantum Internet. Furthermore, the SNSPD will be used in conjunction with the laboratory section of OENG 655 for the purposes of the observation of single photon interference.
3.0. REQUIREMENTS: The contractor must provide a 2-node quantum networking system with the following minimum requirements:
3.1. 2 Nanowire detection systems
3.1.1. 1 nanowire system will consist of 8 detectors with option to go to 32 detectors (Node #1)
3.1.2. 1 nanowire system will consist of 10 detectors with option to go to 32 detectors (Node #2)
3.1.3. Each nanowire system shall have a dark count rate less than or equal to 100 counts per second at 1550nm and 10 counts per second at 810nm.
3.1.4. Each nanowire system shall have a detection efficiency greater than or equal to 90% at wavelength of 810 and 1,550 nanometers.
3.1.5. Each nanowire system shall have a fiber coupling efficiency greater than or equal to 95%
3.1.6. Each nanowire system shall have a closed loop, cryogenic cooling system capable of cooling to less than or equal to 4.2K and capable of operating continuously for at least 1 month
3.1.6.1. Each cryogenic cooler shall have an integrated vacuum pump, vacuum control, compressor controller, plumbing, and temperature readout
3.1.6.2. Each cryogenic cooler shall be fully automated with a push button start-up and stop capability
3.1.7. Each nanowire system along with the vacuum chamber, vacuum pump, compressor controller, plumbing, temperature readout is equal to or less than 3U in height and 19in width (rack mountable).
3.1.8. Each nanowire system shall have a maximum count rate greater than or equal to 50 MHz at 810nm
3.1.9. Each nanowire system shall have a relaxation/dead time less than or equal to 55 nanoseconds at 1550nm.
3.1.10. Each nanowire system shall have a timing-based photon number resolving capability of at least 2 photons.
3.1.11. Each nanowire system is a complete portable system that is fully assembled and requires one wall plug at 110 - 120 volts.
3.1.12. Each nanowire system shall have a timing jitter full-width-half maximum (FWHM) less than or equal to 50 picoseconds at 1550nm and 30 ps at 810nm.
3.1.13. Each nanowire system shall include a single mode fiber and bulkhead connectors
3.2. 2 quantum sources that generate polarization entangled; fiber coupled photon pairs at 1550nm
3.2.1. Coincidence-to-accidental count rate ratio that is greater than or equal to 100
3.2.2. Repetition rate of at least 50 MHz
3.2.3. Bandwidth of 20nm or less
3.2.4. An Internal International Telecommunication Union (ITU) -grid filters to route at least 2 signal/idler pairs to individual output fibers
3.3. 2 Time taggers with a minimum of 8 detector channels each and 1 synchronization channel each
3.3.1. Each time tagger shall have less than or equal to 35ps timing resolution
3.3.2. Each time tagger shall have minimum bin widths of less than or equal to 5ps
3.4. 2 Fiber coupled polarization analyzers
3.4.1. Each polarization analyzer shall have a minimum of 6 basis states that the user can choose from
3.4.2. Each polarization analyzer shall have a repeatability within 2 degrees on the Poincare sphere analysis
3.5. 2 remote correlation systems that counts and correlates up to 4 local channels and 4 remote channels
3.5.1. Each remote correlation system shall have a programmable digital delay that compensates for physical delays
3.5.2. Each remote correlation system shall have an optical communications channel linked to each system over optical fiber to function like a distributed system
3.5.2.1. The optical communication channel shall be capable of establishing a common clock at each remote correlation system which can be clocked up to 1.25 GHz
3.6. 2 Rubidium high stability oscillators to be used as atomic clocks
3.7. On site installation and training for up to 8 users.
4.0. Period of Performance:
4.1. The vendor shall deliver and complete all requirements of this Statement of Work no later than 24 weeks after contract award.
4.2. Contractor shall be responsible for transportation of all new products, loading, unloading, storage and all necessary movement from factory to final onsite set up.
4.3. The contractor Project Manager shall be responsible for on-site coordination of all deliveries of their product, to include access to and operation of any equipment needed for unloading and movement of materials or product necessary to complete all requirements of this Statement of Work.
5.0. Place of Performance:
Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT/EN) ATTN: Maj. Keith Wyman 2950 Hobson Way, Building, #640 Room #235 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7765
6.0. Payment: 100% payment upon completion of all requirements specified in this Statement of Work. Invoices shall be submitted and paid through Wide Area Workflow (https://wawf.eb.mil/).
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