Contract FA875025CB040
Universities Space Research Association · Department Of Defense · August 4, 2025
Universities Space Research Association was awarded a federal contract by Department Of Defense (Department Of The Air Force) on August 4, 2025 for $150,000 of work in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology). Performance is in Washington, DC. It was awarded under full and open competition. It uses cost-plus contract pricing. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $717,000.
Contract details
- PIID
- FA875025CB040
- Award type
- Definitive Contract
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Set-aside
- No Set Aside Used.
- Competition
- Full And Open Competition
- NAICS
- 541715 · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)
- Product / service
- National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC
- First action
- August 4, 2025
Description
FUNCTIONAL EXPLOITATION OF NOISE IN UTILITY-SCALE QUANTUM OPTIMIZATION -THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN NOISE AND VARIATIONAL QUANTUM OPTIMIZATION, DEVELOP AND IDENTIFY ALGORITHMIC TECHNIQUES, CLASSES OF PROBLEMS, AND CANDIDATE QUANTUM COMPUTING ARCHITECTURES
Modification timeline
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August 4, 2025Mod P00001 · Funding Only Action$361.3K
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract FA875025CB040?
Contract FA875025CB040 is a federal contract awarded to Universities Space Research Association by Department Of Defense on August 4, 2025 for $150,000 of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY). It has been modified 0 times since the base award.
Who won contract FA875025CB040?
Universities Space Research Association won contract FA875025CB040 from Department Of Defense.
How much is contract FA875025CB040 worth?
Contract FA875025CB040 has obligated $150,000 to date, with a total potential value of $717,000 if all options are exercised.