The Demand Signal: Quantum

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Current as of 06:15 UTC, 13 August 2026

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The Superconducting Qubit Control System notice from NIST closes in four days, seeking hardware for quantum information research and development. The Office of the Secretary of Defense's large-étendue ASH interferometer requirement follows six days later, targeting quantum sensing, communication and dual-use remote-sensing capabilities. Two requirements close within seven days and two more close within thirty, creating immediate deadline pressure for vendors. The Department of Defense leads open demand with three active notices, followed by the Department of Energy's two and the Department of Commerce's one. DARPA's quantum benchmarking solicitations remain open for longer periods, extending the week's focus toward utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computing research.

Most recent

Quantum Sensor Gravity Data Production & Analysis for Maritime Floor Mapping

Department of War · posted 5 August 2026 · Quantum

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The NGA seeks research to develop and demonstrate quantum gradiometer sensors for high‑precision bathymetric mapping of the ocean floor, supporting its GEOINT foundation data mission.

Superconducting Qubit Control System

Department of Commerce · posted 29 July 2026 · 3 postings · Quantum

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The government seeks to procure a Superconducting Qubit Control System for quantum information research and development.

TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: ChronoQuantum Fiber Timing Integrity Monitor

Department of Energy · posted 22 July 2026 · AI & Autonomy (retired)

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The Department of Energy seeks to license the ChronoQuantum Fiber Timing Integrity Monitor, a quantum‑based system that provides independent timing assurance for fiber‑linked infrastructure.

Integrated Multicomponent Module for Quantum Sensors

Department of War · posted 1 July 2026 · Quantum

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The Department of War seeks to develop integrated multicomponent COTS modules that lower size, weight, and power for quantum sensors, enabling broader deployment across military and commercial platforms.

Large Étendue, High Spectral Resolution Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne Interferometer for Quantum and Dual-Use Remote Sensing Applications

Department of War · posted 1 July 2026 · Quantum

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The Department of War seeks proposals to design, develop, and demonstrate a large‑étendue, high‑resolution Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne (ASH) interferometer for quantum sensing, communication, and dual‑use remote‑sensing applications.

Zero Trust Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Roadmap AOI 26-A006 under RCC CSO N6523626S0001

Department of Defense · posted 30 June 2026 · 2 postings · Cyber and Compliance

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The Department of the Navy needs an automated solution to inventory all cryptographic assets across its networks and systems to support a rapid migration to post‑quantum cryptography.

Maximum Length Sequence Phase Encoding for Quantum Sensor Readout

Department of Energy · posted 24 June 2026 · 2 postings · Quantum

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The notice describes a maximum length sequence phase‑encoding method to improve quantum sensor readout in noisy environments, aiming to enhance signal discrimination for geophysical and environmental applications.

NSF X-Labs Initiative - Quantum Systems: Interconnects and Integrated Photonics

National Science Foundation · posted 14 May 2026 · 3 postings · Quantum

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The NSF seeks proposals for X‑Labs teams to research and develop quantum interconnects and integrated quantum photonics, foundational technologies for future quantum computing and networking.

Request for Information (RFI) for Advancing Critical and Emerging Microelectronics Technologies

Department of Energy · posted 25 March 2026 · AI & Autonomy (retired)

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The Department of Energy seeks industry input to advance critical and emerging microelectronics technologies, including advanced semiconductors, AI applications, and quantum tech.

Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Topic (QBIT) Stage A

Department of Defense · posted 9 March 2026 · 4 postings · Quantum

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DARPA is soliciting innovative approaches to build utility‑scale fault‑tolerant quantum computers and related computational workflows.

TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Tunable-Index Nanoscale OAM Beams via van der Waals Materials

Department of Energy · posted 21 January 2026 · Quantum

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The Department of Energy seeks a license for a van der Waals material platform that generates tunable‑wavelength orbital angular momentum beams for optical and quantum communication applications.

Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) 2026 Announcement

Department of Defense · posted 14 November 2025 · 2 postings · Quantum

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DARPA is soliciting research proposals for the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) to develop utility‑scale fault‑tolerant quantum computers and related computational workflows.

QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCES

Department of Defense · posted 25 April 2023 · 10 postings · AI & Autonomy (retired)

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The Department of the Air Force is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement to fund research and development in quantum information sciences.

Closing soon

Superconducting Qubit Control System

Department of Commerce · closes 17 August 2026 · 5 days · 3 postings · Quantum

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The government seeks to procure a Superconducting Qubit Control System for quantum information research and development.

Integrated Multicomponent Module for Quantum Sensors

Department of War · closes 19 August 2026 · 7 days · Quantum

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The Department of War seeks to develop integrated multicomponent COTS modules that lower size, weight, and power for quantum sensors, enabling broader deployment across military and commercial platforms.

Large Étendue, High Spectral Resolution Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne Interferometer for Quantum and Dual-Use Remote Sensing Applications

Department of War · closes 19 August 2026 · 7 days · Quantum

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The Department of War seeks proposals to design, develop, and demonstrate a large‑étendue, high‑resolution Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne (ASH) interferometer for quantum sensing, communication, and dual‑use remote‑sensing applications.

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