Award
Award #HR0011269E125
Harvard College Receives Quantum Architecture IDV Contract
Buyer
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Award Amount
$2,650,000.00
Ceiling
$2,650,000.00
Awarded
March 06, 2026
Period of Performance
Mar 06, 2026 – Mar 05, 2028
Identifier
HR0011269E125
This award represents an indefinite-delivery vehicle (IDV) contract granted to the President and Fellows of Harvard College, a prestigious academic institution recognized for advanced research. The contract focuses on the development of heterogeneous architectures for quantum computing, specifically within Technical Area 2 of the project. This work is significant for advancing cutting-edge quantum technologies that have the potential to impact defense research and broader scientific innovation. The scope includes research and development activities aligned with creating and testing advanced quantum computing architectural components. The contract was awarded through a competitive process to leverage Harvard's expertise in the field. The performance period spans a multi-year timeline, covering two years of ongoing research efforts and deliverables from early 2026 to early 2028. The contract is executed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, reflecting the institution's key role in quantum research.
Description
HETEROGENEOUS ARCHITECTURES FOR QUANTUM (HARQ) TECHNICAL AREA 2