The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) is offering this grant for Quantum Computing research across two key areas. The first, Quantum Characterization, Verification, and Validation (QCVV), seeks theoretical and experimental methods to characterize few-qubit systems, aiming to establish standards for robust fault-tolerant quantum computation and increasingly complex quantum information systems. The second, Advanced Quantum Computing Measurement Technology, focuses on demonstrating novel qubit measurement techniques for existing qubits, optimizing speed, fidelity, and resource use for diagnostics, calibration, and final read-out. This grant supports competitive basic research through various award types.
Opportunity ID: 236257
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W911NF-13-R-0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research in Quantum Computing |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.431 — Basic Scientific Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 12, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 10, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dept of the Army — Materiel Command |
| Description: | The U.S. Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground RTP Division, on behalf of the U.S. Army Research Office (ARO), is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), W911NF-13-R-0010, for the establishment of Research in Quantum Computing. There are two separate research topics covered in this announcement: 1. Quantum characterization, verification, and validation The Quantum Characterization, Verification, and Validation (QCVV) research topic seeks proposals addressing the development of theoretical and experimental techniques, procedures, and methods for characterizing few-qubit systems with a focus on metrics relevant to robust fault-tolerant quantum computation (FTQC). The ultimate goal is to develop a set of standards and procedures, together with experimental demonstration, that will aid in characterizing increasingly complex quantum information systems. 2. Advanced quantum computing measurement technology Quantum information systems utilize measurement in a variety of ways: for diagnostic purposes while calibrating a quantum information system, to tune up a process for optimal operation, and for final read-out when implementing a quantum information process. Three performance parameters characterize quantum computing measurement techniques: (1) speed, (2) fidelity, and (3) resources. The overall objective is to demonstrate novel qubit measurement techniques for existing qubits. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) which sets forth research areas of interest to the Army Research Laboratory- Army Research Office (ARL-ARO) is issued under paragraph 6.102(d)(2) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and 10 USC 2358 which provides for the competitive selection of basic research proposals. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA and selected for award are considered to be the result of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provision of Public Law 98-369, “The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984” and subsequent amendments. It is anticipated the awards will be made in the form of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements and are subject to the availability of appropriations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | ARL BAA Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ernie Dixon
Procurement Analyst Phone 919-549-4270 Email:ernest.dixon2.civ@mail.mil |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 236257 Full Announcement-1 -> quantum computing baa final june 2013.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ernie Dixon Procurement Analyst Phone 919-549-4270 Email: ernest.dixon2.civ@mail.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.431 | PKG00179374 | Jun 12, 2013 | Sep 10, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
236257 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
236257 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
Optional forms
236257 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
236257 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
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