Quantum Benchmarking - Request for Information (RFI)

This Special Notice from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is a Request for Information (RFI) regarding DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking program. DARPA seeks supporting information from organizations interested in assisting the program through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement without government funding. Responses are due by May 11, 2021 and may be submitted via email.

The RFI seeks input from eligible respondents on proposed support for the program's Technical Areas or Government team, estimated committed resources, and additional relevant conditions. Eligible respondents include universities, federally funded research centers, private companies, and government laboratories. Responses should include a summary of proposed support for the program's Technical Areas or Government team, estimated resources committed, and any additional relevant conditions. This RFI is issued for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; responses will not bind DARPA to take further action or guarantee proposal requests. The RFI provides an overview of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking program and objectives to obtain input to inform potential future collaboration opportunities.