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QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCES

FA875023S7001 · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA8750 AFRL RIK

computing communications ai data science national security defense

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2026-06-04
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Characterization · gpt-5.4-mini · 2026-07-07

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rome Research Site seeks proposals for quantum information science research and development in support of Air Force needs.

Funds
applied research
University
direct
physical sciences
central
engineering
substantial
computational data
substantial

⚑ BAA/other transaction-style research solicitation; exact award instrument and funding mechanism are not stated in the notice text provided · DoD-specific security, safeguarding, and supply-chain clauses apply; proposals may face S&T review and protection requirements · No deadline stated in the excerpt

Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules

Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) 90 strong technical depth: central; funds applied research
IPPRA 45 partial peripheral portfolio topic: national_security_defense; social/behavioral work is none; funds applied research; capped at 45 (limited social-science role)
Tom Love Innovation Hub 45 partial funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content

Description

NAICS CODE: 541715 FEDERAL AGENCY NAME: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Rome Research Site, AFRL/Information Directorate, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, NY, 13441-4514 BAA ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: Initial announcement BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) TITLE: Quantum Information Sciences BAA NUMBER: FA8750-23-S-7001 PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL BAA ANNOUNCEMENT AMENDMENT 1 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this modification is to republish the original announcement, incorporating any previous amendments, pursuant to FAR 35.016(c). This republishing also includes the following changes: PART I, Overview Information Updated the “type of instruments that may be awarded” language; Part II, Full Text Announcement: Updated Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number to Assistance Listing number; Section IV, added language regarding responsible sources; Section IV.2; updated the white paper format; Section V.2.b.2.a; adds paragraph c regarding S&T review; Section VI.1, updates the Proposal Formatting language; Section IV.3, updated the debriefing language; Section VII, updates the provisions; Section VII, updates the OMBUDSMAN and updates AFFARS to DAFFARS. No other changes are made. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL AMENDMENT DETAILS. Amendment No. 2 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this amendment is to: In Section VI.7, NOTICE, update the provisions as follows: NOTICE: The following provisions* apply: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-22, Alternative Line Item Proposal FAR 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures FAR 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use FAR 52.232-2, Service of Protest DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls DFARS 252.204-7019, Notice of NISTSP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements DFARS 252.204-7024, Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System DFARS 252.215-7009, Proposal Adequacy Checklist DFARS 252.215-7013, Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors DFARS 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime DFARS 252.225-7057, Preaward Disclosure of Employment of Individuals Who Work in the People’s Republic of China DFARS 252.225-7059, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation DFARS 252.225-7973, Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Representation (DEVIATION 2020-O0015) (MAY 2020) DFARS 252.227-7028, Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government DFARS 252.239-7017, Notice of Supply Chain Risk DFARS 252.239-7098, Prohibition on Contracting to Maintain or Establish a Computer Network Unless Such Network is Designed to Block Access to Certain Websites-Representation (Deviation 2021-O0003) (APR 2021) * Please note that the current versions or deviations of the related clauses will be included in any resulting contract. Additional provisions may be included in any resultant contract, dependent upon each individual effort. No other changes are made. Amendment No. 3 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this amendment is to: Section III, Paragraph 5, updates S&T Protection language; Section V, paragraph 2.e, updates the language regarding the S&T review; SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL AMENDMENT DETAILS. Amendment No. 4 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this amendment is to: Part II, FULL TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT, adds language regarding Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Act (FASCSA) Orders; Section VI, paragraph 11, updates FINANCIAL RESOURCES requirements language; FULL TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT: Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Act (FASCSA) Orders: As of the date of this solicitation amendment, there are no applicable FASCSA orders. This requirement only applies to FAR based awards. SECTION VI: 11. FINANCIAL RESOURCES: Proposals shall include information to determine adequate financial resources to perform the effort, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments. See DFARS 232.072-2(b) for a list of the types of information used to support financial responsibility. Examples include financial statements (e.g. Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, Compensation); disclosures of previous insolvency; business case/cash flow forecasts; financing arrangements; and/or letters of good standing from accredited financial institutions. Proposals shall also include all significant ratios as outlined in DFARS 232.072-2(b)(10)(i)-(vi). This requirement only applies to FAR based awards. No other changes are made. AMENDMENT 5 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this modification is to republish the original announcement, incorporating any previous amendments, pursuant to FAR 35.016(c). This republishing also includes the following changes: Part II, Full Text Announcement: Section III.2.b.2, updates the FOCI guidance; Section IV.3., updates the Information Protection Office email; Section IV.4.c, updates the CFR hyperlink; Section IV.4.e, adds language regarding OTs; Section V.2.b.2.e; corrects numbering and updates the language; Section VI.1, updates proposal formatting language; Section VI., adds paragraph 10; Section VII: updates the OMBUDSMAN. No other changes have been made. Amendment No. 6 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this amendment is to: Part II, Section VI, adds paragraph 12 as follows; 12. 15% INDIRECT COST CAP ON ASSISTANCE AWARDS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION: The policies of the OUSD(R&E) memo, “Implementation of a 15% Indirect Cost Cap on Assistance Awards to Institutions of Higher Education” dated 12 June 2025, will be applicable for the entirety of the award if there is a court decision permitting application of the policies. No other changes are made. Amendment No. 7 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this amendment is to: Part II, FULL TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT, updates the language regarding Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) Orders; FULL TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT: Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) Orders: Depending on the date of issuance of this solicitation, FASCSA order(s) may be applicable. Therefore, the Offeror shall search for the phrase “FASCSA order” in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders prohibition. This requirement only applies to FAR based awards. No other changes are made. Amendment No. 8 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this amendment is to: PART I-OVERVIEW INFORMATION, adds new language regarding assistance instruments regarding Gold Standard Science in accordance with Executive Order 14303; PART II, Section V, paragraph 1, adds new language regarding evaluation criteria for assistance instruments. See attachment for full amendment details. AMENDMENT 9 TO BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this modification is to republish the original announcement, incorporating any previous amendments, pursuant to FAR 35.016(c). This republishing also includes the following changes: Part II, Full Text Announcement: Section V.3, updates the Simplified Acquisition Threshold to $350,000; Section V.4, updates the certified cost and pricing data threshold to $2.5M; Section VI.3, updates the debriefing language; Section VI.5.b.3, updates the DFARS clause; Section VI.5.c, updates the DFARS clause; Section VI.7, updates the provisions; Section IVI.9; updates the DFARS reference; Section VI, deletes paragraph 12 related to 15% indirect cost cap Section VII: updates the OMBUDSMAN. No other changes have been made.

Eligibility

Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Presolicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA8750 AFRL RIK.

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