Opportunity Information: Apply for W911NF 10 R 0007
Apply for W911NF 10 R 0007
- The Dept of the Army Materiel Command in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of Quantum Computing Technology" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.431 Basic Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 2010 and posted on Apr 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO), working in partnership with the National Security Agency (NSA), released Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) No. W911NF 10 R 0007 to fund basic and applied research that pushes quantum computing technology forward. The opportunity is positioned as a science and technology research effort under CFDA 12.431 (Basic Scientific Research), and it is aimed at accelerating foundational capabilities that could make quantum computing more practical, reliable, and testable, especially in solid-state implementations.
The announcement highlights three main technical areas the government is especially interested in supporting. First is the development of robust solid-state qubits and closely related enabling technologies, which broadly covers improving qubit stability, coherence, fabrication approaches, materials, device architectures, and control methods that make solid-state qubits less fragile and more scalable. Second is short to medium range quantum information transfer in solid-state systems, which generally refers to methods for moving quantum states or entanglement across chips or between nearby devices, such as solid-state interconnects, coupling schemes, and approaches for preserving fidelity during transfer. Third is the creation of ideas, methods, and procedures for verification and validation of quantum computing components, which includes measurement and characterization strategies, benchmarking, error assessment, and test protocols that can credibly demonstrate performance and correctness of quantum devices and subsystems. Taken together, the focus is not just on building components, but also on proving they work in repeatable and defensible ways.
The funding instrument is listed as a grant, with award sizes ranging from a $200,000 floor up to a $3,000,000 ceiling, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The eligible applicant pool is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, and for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses). This structure signals that ARO is open to proposals from universities, research institutes, and industry teams, including mixed collaborations, as long as the proposed work fits the stated research thrusts and meets the BAA requirements.
The process allows for an optional white paper stage intended to help align potential submissions with the program goals. White papers are strongly encouraged but not required, and they had to be submitted electronically to whitepapers@arl.army.mil by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on May 24, 2010. Full proposals had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on July 12, 2010. The technical point of contact for research questions is Dr. T.R. Govindan at tr.govindan@us.army.mil. For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Lida Barton (Contracting) at 919-549-4266.
In practical terms, this opportunity is best read as a targeted call for research that strengthens the building blocks of solid-state quantum computing and the infrastructure needed to move and validate quantum information. It emphasizes both advancing device-level performance (like qubits and interconnects) and establishing credible verification and validation methods, reflecting an interest in quantum systems that can eventually be engineered, tested, and trusted rather than remaining purely experimental demonstrations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) No. W911NF 10 R 0007, released by the U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) in partnership with the National Security Agency (NSA). It supports basic and applied research intended to push quantum computing technology forward, with an emphasis on making solid-state quantum computing more practical, reliable, and testable.
Which federal program/category does this fall under?
The announcement is positioned as a science and technology research effort under CFDA 12.431 (Basic Scientific Research).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What research topics are the main focus of this BAA?
The announcement highlights three main technical areas of interest:
- Robust solid-state qubits and enabling technologies (including improvements in stability, coherence, fabrication approaches, materials, device architectures, and control methods to reduce fragility and improve scalability).
- Short to medium range quantum information transfer in solid-state systems (methods to move quantum states or entanglement across chips or between nearby devices, including interconnects, coupling approaches, and fidelity-preserving transfer methods).
- Verification and validation methods for quantum computing components (measurement and characterization, benchmarking, error assessment, and test protocols that credibly demonstrate performance and correctness).
Is the opportunity focused only on building quantum hardware, or also on testing and proof?
It is explicitly focused on both: advancing solid-state quantum computing building blocks (like qubits and interconnects) and developing credible verification and validation procedures so performance and correctness can be demonstrated in repeatable and defensible ways.
What is meant by "solid-state implementations" in this announcement?
Based on the description, the BAA emphasizes quantum computing work that is implemented in solid-state systems, including devices, materials, fabrication approaches, architectures, control methods, and solid-state approaches to transferring quantum information.
What are the minimum and maximum award sizes?
Awards range from a floor of $200,000 up to a ceiling of $3,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool includes:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status)
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
Are industry and university collaborations allowed?
The announcement signals openness to proposals from universities, research institutes, and industry teams, including mixed collaborations, as long as the work aligns with the stated research thrusts and meets the BAA requirements.
Is there an optional white paper stage?
Yes. The process includes an optional white paper stage intended to help align potential submissions with the program goals. White papers are strongly encouraged but not required.
When were white papers due, and how were they submitted?
White papers had to be submitted electronically to whitepapers@arl.army.mil by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on May 24, 2010.
When were full proposals due, and how were they submitted?
Full proposals had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on July 12, 2010.
Where do applicants submit the full proposal?
Full proposals are submitted electronically via Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov.
Who is the technical point of contact for research questions?
The technical point of contact is Dr. T.R. Govindan at tr.govindan@us.army.mil.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Lida Barton (Contracting) at 919-549-4266.
What is the overarching goal of the research described here?
In practical terms, the BAA is a targeted call for research that strengthens the building blocks of solid-state quantum computing and the infrastructure needed to move and validate quantum information, emphasizing systems that can eventually be engineered, tested, and trusted.
Does the announcement emphasize basic research, applied research, or both?
It supports both basic and applied research, as stated in the opportunity description.
What kinds of work fit under "verification and validation" in this context?
The announcement describes verification and validation work as including measurement and characterization strategies, benchmarking, error assessment, and test protocols that can credibly demonstrate performance and correctness of quantum devices and subsystems.
What does "short to medium range quantum information transfer" refer to here?
As described, it refers to methods for moving quantum states or entanglement across chips or between nearby devices in solid-state systems, including interconnects, coupling schemes, and approaches to preserve fidelity during transfer.
What does the "robust solid-state qubits and enabling technologies" area include?
This area broadly includes improving qubit stability and coherence, as well as fabrication approaches, materials, device architectures, and control methods that make solid-state qubits less fragile and more scalable.
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