Quantum Benchmarking
Agency: DARPA - Defense Sciences Office
Assistance Listings
- 12.910 -- Research and Technology Development
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
Important dates
- Archived: August 28, 2021
- Closed: July 29, 2021
See Full Announcement for details.
Award details
- Expected project funding: Not specified
- Expected awards: Not specified
Award min.
Not specified
Award max.
Not specified
- Funding opportunity number:HR001121S0026
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
- Funding instrument type:
- Other
- Cooperative agreement
- Procurement contract
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Science technology and other research and development
- Category Explanation:Not specified
History
- Posted date: April 1, 2021
- Archive date: August 28, 2021
- Version: 2
Summary
Jump to documentsThe Defense Sciences Office (DSO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of quantum benchmarking. Proposed research should quantify the long-term utility of quantum computers. In particular, proposed research should center around either (1) the creation of application-specific, hardware-agnostic benchmarks for quantum computer utility or (2) hardware resource estimation for quantum computers. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.
Eligibility
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information on eligibility
All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Quantum_Benchmarking_Amendment_1_Summary.docx | Quantum Benchmarking Amendment 1 Summary | May 28, 2021 05:11 PM UTC |
| HR001121S0026-Amendment-01.pdf | HR001121S0026-Amendment-01.pdf | May 28, 2021 05:11 PM UTC |
| Attachment_F_MS_ExcelTM_DARPA_COST_PROPOSAL_SPREADSHEET.xlsx | Attachment F MS ExcelTM COST PROPOSAL SPREADSHEET | Apr 1, 2021 07:22 PM UTC |
| Attachment_G_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE_VOL._3_ADMIN_NATL_POLICY_REQ.docx | Attachment G PROPOSAL TEMPLATE VOLUME 3: ADMINISTRATIVE & NATIONAL POLICY REQUIREMENTS | Apr 1, 2021 07:22 PM UTC |
| Attachment_D_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE_VOL._1_TECH_MGMT.docx | Attachment D PROPOSAL TEMPLATE VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT VOLUME | Apr 1, 2021 07:22 PM UTC |
| Attachment_B_ABSTRACT_TEMPLATE.docx | Attachment B ABSTRACT TEMPLATE | Apr 1, 2021 07:21 PM UTC |
| HR001121S0026.pdf | HR001121S0026.pdf | Apr 1, 2021 07:21 PM UTC |
| Attachment_E_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE_VOL._2_COST.docx | Attachment E PROPOSAL TEMPLATE VOLUME 2: COST PROPOSAL | Apr 1, 2021 07:22 PM UTC |
| Attachment_A_ABSTRACT_SUMMARY_SLIDE_TEMPLATE.pptx | Attachment A ABSTRACT SUMMARY SLIDE TEMPLATE | Apr 1, 2021 07:21 PM UTC |
| Attachment_C_PROPOSAL_SUMMARY_SLIDE_TEMPLATE.pptx | Attachment C PROPOSAL SUMMARY SLIDE TEMPLATE | Apr 1, 2021 07:22 PM UTC |
Agency contact information
Email: QuantumBenchmarking@darpa.mil
BAA Coordinator
QuantumBenchmarking@darpa.mil
