# Quantum XChange and Carahsoft Distribute Post-Quantum Security Platform

Quantum XChange has partnered with Carahsoft Technology Corp. to distribute the FIPS-validated Phio TX cryptographic management platform across U.S. federal, state, local, and education agencies, supporting compliance with Executive Order 14412 and OMB Memorandum M-26-15. This platform enables government entities to migrate to post-quantum cryptography seamlessly without infrastructure downtime, addressing the urgent cybersecurity threat posed by quantum computing capabilities. The partnership facilitates agencies' transition from planning to deployment phases of quantum-safe encryption, integrating multiple encryption key sources under a unified policy framework.

- **Why this matters:** Federal agencies must comply with post-quantum cryptography mandates to protect sensitive data against emerging quantum threats, making this platform a critical procurement opportunity.
- The Phio TX platform's crypto-agile design allows agencies to implement quantum-safe encryption within existing network environments, reducing operational disruption.
- Procurement professionals should evaluate this solution for integration into cybersecurity modernization efforts aligned with federal mandates effective in 2026.
- Vendors and contractors can leverage this partnership model to support government-wide adoption of quantum-resistant technologies, expanding market opportunities in cybersecurity modernization.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Federal Government

### Vendors
- Quantum XChange (prime contractor)
- Carahsoft Technology Corp. (master government aggregator)

### Key Quotes
> Government agencies need to move quickly on post-quantum migration, as the mandates are here and 9Harvest Now, Decrypt Later9 is already an active threat.
> — Eddy Zervigon, CEO, Quantum XChange

> Its crypto-agile approach enables agencies to adopt post-quantum cryptography within their existing network environments, providing the flexibility to adapt as security requirements evolve.
> — Troy Meraw, Quantum Solutions Program Manager, Carahsoft Technology

### Sources
- [Quantum XChange Partners with Carahsoft to Distribute FIPS-Validated Phio TX Platform Across Federal Agencies - Quantum Computing Report](https://quantumcomputingreport.com/quantum-xchange-partners-with-carahsoft-to-distribute-fips-validated-phio-tx-platform-across-federal-agencies/amp) - Quantum Computing Report
- [Carahsoft, Quantum XChange Partner on Post-Quantum Security](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/carahsoft-quantum-xchange-phio-tx-post-quantum-cryptography) - ExecutiveBiz