# Federal Agencies Plan Post-Quantum Readiness

Executives from General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) and Quantum Sky discussed preparations for quantum-enabled attacks, including “harvest now, decrypt later” risks that could expose encrypted information in the future. The signal points to potential federal demand for cryptographic asset discovery and inventory, identification of vulnerable algorithms, prioritization of sensitive information with long confidentiality requirements, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) planning, infrastructure modernization, and supplier coordination. It identifies no specific solicitation, contract award, funding amount, or procurement contact.

- Agencies and contractors can use cryptographic asset inventories and assessments of vulnerable systems to scope PQC planning and prioritize sensitive information requiring long-term confidentiality.
- IT and cybersecurity firms may find opportunities in discovery, migration planning, infrastructure modernization, and coordination across suppliers, but the signal does not establish a funded procurement or open competition.
- Contractors serving federal customers should be prepared to explain how their products and services support cryptographic inventory and post-quantum transition planning; the article describes growing pressure to prepare, not a specific mandatory deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- Government Accountability Office (GAO)

### Vendors
- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) ()
- Quantum Sky ()
- Brooks Consulting International ()
- Everforth ECS ()

### Key Quotes
> Inventorying cryptographic assets, identifying vulnerable algorithm systems, prioritizing sensitive information with long confidentiality requirements and planning for post-quantum cryptography are all necessary.
> — Chuck Brooks, President of Brooks Consulting International

> Q-Day is going to be a thing that happens…definitely within the next five years.
> — Peter O’Donoghue, Chief Technology Officer of Quantum Sky

### Sources
- [GDIT, Quantum Sky Execs Discuss Q-Day Readiness](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/gdit-quantum-sky-q-day-quantum-cryptography) - ExecutiveBiz