# ORNL Deploys Quantum Computer in Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge National Laboratory deployed Pathfinder, an on-site 20-qubit IQM Radiance quantum computer, to support research integrating quantum computing with high-performance computing. DOE procured the system through its Institutional Capital Equipment program; the signal gives no contract value, solicitation number, or award date. The deployment represents a federal investment in quantum-HPC infrastructure and related software development at ORNL.

- The equipment procurement identifies IQM Quantum Computers as the supplier and ORNL as the research and deployment site.
- For contractors, the project points to potential demand for software and systems work that supports running quantum applications alongside existing high-performance computing infrastructure; no specific solicitation is identified.
- Procurement teams can use the deployment as an indicator of agency investment in quantum computing equipment and integration capabilities, while distinguishing this research deployment from an announced competitive opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
- DOE Office of Science
- Advanced Scientific Computing Research program (ASCR)
- DOE Oak Ridge Site Office

### Vendors
- IQM Quantum Computers (equipment supplier)

### Key Quotes
> Our idea is to formalize the interfaces for QHPC so you can have more uniform ways of running applications and integrating different types of hardware without having to change your entire infrastructure every time.
> — Amir Shehata, HPC Systems Software Engineer

### Sources
- [ORNL deploys new IQM quantum computer – Oak Ridge National Lab](https://www.ornl.gov/news/ornl-deploys-new-iqm-quantum-computer/) - ORNL