# Federal Agencies Prepare for PQC Migration

The article describes growing procurement and compliance demand for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness as U.S. federal agencies plan migration for specified systems under applicable federal deadlines. NIST and OMB are among the U.S. entities involved, while the European Commission and the UK National Cyber Security Centre identify coordinated or recommended roadmaps. No solicitation, contract award, funding value, or procurement contact is identified. For agencies and contractors, the development points to demand for cryptographic inventories, risk assessments, system upgrades, supplier coordination, and migration support.

- Federal contractors supporting affected systems should identify cryptographic dependencies and assess whether their products and services will require upgrades to support PQC migration.
- Agencies and suppliers may need inventory, assessment, implementation, and transition support; the article does not specify individual solicitations or contract timelines.
- Companies serving European or UK customers should distinguish those jurisdictions’ coordinated or recommended milestones from U.S. federal deadlines, which apply to specified systems.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
- European Commission
- National Cyber Security Centre (United Kingdom) (NCSC)

### Sources
- [Quantum Computing and International Law: Encryption and Data Security](https://www.diplomacyandlaw.com/post/quantum-computing-cybersecurity) - Diplomacy and Law