Request for Information (RFI) on Scientifically Relevant Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Systems
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 892431-26-RFI-0001
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- Place of performance
- District of Columbia 20585, United States
- Points of contact
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- QC Input qcinput@science.doe.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy's Office of Science issued a Request for Information on Scientifically Relevant Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Systems with responses due June 9, 2026. This is a voluntary market research solicitation for strategic planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.
DOE seeks input from organizations interested in contributing hardware and/or software to a potential future solicitation. Respondents should address six key areas: feasibility of achieving 150–250 logical qubits, universal instruction capability, and a logical error rate of 10-8 per quantum operation by 2028; hardware and software solution architecture including quantum register characteristics, fault-tolerant logic design, software environment, and site requirements; scientific applications addressing DOE mission needs in chemistry, materials science, plasma physics, and high energy physics; non-recurring engineering activities that could accelerate delivery or reduce costs; system advancements anticipated through the early-to-mid 2030s; and cost estimates and partnership structure recommendations, including consideration of prize challenges and other transaction authorities.
Responses must not exceed 20 pages and should be submitted electronically to QCInput@science.doe.gov with "Scientifically Relevant FTQC Systems" in the subject line. Proprietary or confidential information must be clearly marked in accordance with specified procedures.
Notice text
Request for Information (RFI) on Scientifically Relevant Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Systems.
See Attachment for additional information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Scientifically relevant quantum computing RFI.docx | DOCX document | |
| EXEC-2026-002910 - Quantum-Supercomputer-RFI 5.11.26.docx | DOCX document |
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