# QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCES Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa875023s7001 - Solicitation number: FA875023S7001 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Awarded to Murray Associates of Utica LLC for $4,843,844.00 - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA8750 AFRL Rik (FA8750) - NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) - Product or service code: AC12 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research - County: Oneida County (FIPS 36065). https://abierto.us/counties/oneida-county-ny-36065 - City: Utica. https://abierto.us/cities/utica-ny-3676540 - First posted: June 4, 2024 - Last posted: June 4, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2d3b3d5259fb4680aefdbb9d116cc29f/view ## Description **NAICS CODE:** **541715 FEDERAL AGENCY NAME:** Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Rome Research Site, AFRL/Information Directorate, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, NY, 13441-4514 BAA ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: Initial announcement BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) **TITLE:** **Quantum Information Sciences BAA NUMBER:** FA8750-23-S-7001 PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL BAA ANNOUNCEMENT AMENDMENT 1 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this modification is to republish the original announcement, incorporating any previous amendments, pursuant to FAR 35.016(c). This republishing also includes the following changes: PART I, Overview Information Updated the “type of instruments that may be awarded” language; **Part II, Full Text Announcement:** Updated Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number to Assistance Listing number; Section IV, added language regarding responsible sources; Section IV.2; updated the white paper format; Section V.2.b.2.a; adds paragraph c regarding S&T review; Section VI.1, updates the Proposal Formatting language; Section IV.3, updated the debriefing language; Section VII, updates the provisions; Section VII, updates the OMBUDSMAN and updates AFFARS to DAFFARS. No other changes are made. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL AMENDMENT DETAILS. Amendment No. 2 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this amendment is to: In Section VI.7, NOTICE, update the provisions as follows: **NOTICE:** The following provisions* apply: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-22, Alternative Line Item Proposal FAR 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures FAR 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use FAR 52.232-2, Service of Protest DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls DFARS 252.204-7019, Notice of NISTSP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements DFARS 252.204-7024, Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System DFARS 252.215-7009, Proposal Adequacy Checklist DFARS 252.215-7013, Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors DFARS 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime DFARS 252.225-7057, Preaward Disclosure of Employment of Individuals Who Work in the People’s Republic of China DFARS 252.225-7059, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation DFARS 252.225-7973, Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Representation (DEVIATION 2020-O0015) (MAY 2020) DFARS 252.227-7028, Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government DFARS 252.239-7017, Notice of Supply Chain Risk DFARS 252.239-7098, Prohibition on Contracting to Maintain or Establish a Computer Network Unless Such Network is Designed to Block Access to Certain Websites-Representation (Deviation 2021-O0003) (APR 2021) * Please note that the current versions or deviations of the related clauses will be included in any resulting contract. Additional provisions may be included in any resultant contract, dependent upon each individual effort. No other changes are made. Amendment No. 3 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this amendment is to: Section III, Paragraph 5, updates S&T Protection language; Section V, paragraph 2.e, updates the language regarding the S&T review; SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL AMENDMENT DETAILS. Amendment No. 4 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this amendment is to: Part II, FULL TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT, adds language regarding Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Act (FASCSA) Orders; Section VI, paragraph 11, updates FINANCIAL RESOURCES requirements language; **FULL TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT:** Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Act (FASCSA) **Orders:** As of the date of this solicitation amendment, there are no applicable FASCSA orders. This requirement only applies to FAR based awards. **SECTION VI:** **11. FINANCIAL RESOURCES:** Proposals shall include information to determine adequate financial resources to perform the effort, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments. See DFARS 232.072-2(b) for a list of the types of information used to support financial responsibility. Examples include financial statements (e.g. Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, Compensation); disclosures of previous insolvency; business case/cash flow forecasts; financing arrangements; and/or letters of good standing from accredited financial institutions. Proposals shall also include all significant ratios as outlined in DFARS 232.072-2(b)(10)(i)-(vi). This requirement only applies to FAR based awards. No other changes are made. AMENDMENT 5 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this modification is to republish the original announcement, incorporating any previous amendments, pursuant to FAR 35.016(c). This republishing also includes the following changes: **Part II, Full Text Announcement:** Section III.2.b.2, updates the FOCI guidance; Section IV.3., updates the Information Protection Office email; Section IV.4.c, updates the CFR hyperlink; Section IV.4.e, adds language regarding OTs; Section V.2.b.2.e; corrects numbering and updates the language; Section VI.1, updates proposal formatting language; Section VI., adds paragraph 10; **Section VII:** updates the OMBUDSMAN. No other changes have been made. Amendment No. 6 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this amendment is to: Part II, Section VI, adds paragraph 12 as follows; 12. 15% INDIRECT COST CAP ON ASSISTANCE AWARDS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION: The policies of the OUSD(R&E) memo, “Implementation of a 15% Indirect Cost Cap on Assistance Awards to Institutions of Higher Education” dated 12 June 2025, will be applicable for the entirety of the award if there is a court decision permitting application of the policies. No other changes are made. Amendment No. 7 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this amendment is to: Part II, FULL TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT, updates the language regarding Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) Orders; **FULL TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT:** Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) **Orders:** Depending on the date of issuance of this solicitation, FASCSA order(s) may be applicable. Therefore, the Offeror shall search for the phrase “FASCSA order” in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders prohibition. This requirement only applies to FAR based awards. No other changes are made. Amendment No. 8 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this amendment is to: PART I-OVERVIEW INFORMATION, adds new language regarding assistance instruments regarding Gold Standard Science in accordance with Executive Order 14303; PART II, Section V, paragraph 1, adds new language regarding evaluation criteria for assistance instruments. See attachment for full amendment details. AMENDMENT 9 TO BAA FA8750-23-S-7001 The purpose of this modification is to republish the original announcement, incorporating any previous amendments, pursuant to FAR 35.016(c). This republishing also includes the following changes: **Part II, Full Text Announcement:** Section V.3, updates the Simplified Acquisition Threshold to $350,000; Section V.4, updates the certified cost and pricing data threshold to $2.5M; Section VI.3, updates the debriefing language; Section VI.5.b.3, updates the DFARS clause; Section VI.5.c, updates the DFARS clause; Section VI.7, updates the provisions; Section IVI.9; updates the DFARS reference; Section VI, deletes paragraph 12 related to 15% indirect cost cap Section VII: updates the OMBUDSMAN. No other changes have been made. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Technergetics, LLC (UEI XWYVA88GZ1F5) - Contract: FA875024CB114, definitive contract - Obligated: $5,244,641.00, current value $7,455,486 - Competition: Full and Open Competition, 2 offers received - Link: solicitation number FA875023S7001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office FA8750 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA875024CB114_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Murray Associates of Utica LLC (UEI LKDGW85E4E76) - Contract: FA875024CB125, definitive contract - Obligated: $2,031,802.00, current value $4,843,844 - Competition: Full and Open Competition, 2 offers received - Link: solicitation number FA875023S7001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office FA8750 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA875024CB125_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Montana State University (UEI EJ3UF7TK8RT5) - Contract: FA875025CB027, definitive contract - Obligated: $15,752,203.00, current value $31,518,010 - Competition: Full and Open Competition, 2 offers received - Link: solicitation number FA875023S7001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office FA8750 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA875025CB027_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Psiquantum, Corp. (UEI MH73K3SV59R5) - Contract: FA875025CB030, definitive contract - Obligated: $10,835,118.00 - Competition: Full and Open Competition, 2 offers received - Link: solicitation number FA875023S7001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office FA8750 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA875025CB030_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Universities Space Research Association (UEI VPWMMPGGPJ74) - Contract: FA875025CB040, definitive contract - Obligated: $361,290.00, current value $716,947 - Competition: Full and Open Competition, 2 offers received - Link: solicitation number FA875023S7001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office FA8750 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA875025CB040_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Research Foundation of the City University of New York (UEI L952KGDMSLV5) - Contract: FA875025CB048, definitive contract - Obligated: $100,000.00, current value $400,002 - Competition: Full and Open Competition, 2 offers received - Link: solicitation number FA875023S7001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office FA8750 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA875025CB048_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Rigetti & Co, LLC (UEI LBJ6M5JJ7KZ5) - Contract: FA875025CB058, definitive contract - Obligated: $1,300,000.00, current value $5,845,251 - Competition: Full and Open Competition, 2 offers received - Link: solicitation number FA875023S7001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office FA8750 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA875025CB058_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Eaton Corporation (UEI CX2MM2DAARY6) - Contract: FA875025CB065, definitive contract - Obligated: $7,009,075.00 - Competition: Full and Open Competition, 2 offers received - Link: solicitation number FA875023S7001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office FA8750 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA875025CB065_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Caelight, Inc. (UEI GRPWU8KKNFR9) - Contract: FA875026CB003, definitive contract - Obligated: $353,889.00, current value $1,007,995 - Competition: Full and Open Competition, 2 offers received - Link: solicitation number FA875023S7001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office FA8750 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA875026CB003_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. (UEI S1DYBNN41SG1) - Contract: FA875026CB008, definitive contract - Obligated: $517,839.00, current value $820,545 - Competition: Full and Open Competition, 2 offers received - Link: solicitation number FA875023S7001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office FA8750 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA875026CB008_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - June 4, 2024: Presolicitation. Notice 84b6c966765349ccb35791d01fc4d3f2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/84b6c966765349ccb35791d01fc4d3f2/view - June 25, 2024: Presolicitation. Notice a4be2a60af794ba6bea6b3e003fd1c68. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a4be2a60af794ba6bea6b3e003fd1c68/view - October 9, 2024: Award notice. Notice 6e4b303c9e8c46d78ac5d5e41c274eae. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6e4b303c9e8c46d78ac5d5e41c274eae/view - October 15, 2024: Presolicitation. Notice f6410ca73283492b9337f67f45edea96. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f6410ca73283492b9337f67f45edea96/view - March 19, 2025: Presolicitation. Notice adb981eb18d44b889e9eaecd48417e55. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/adb981eb18d44b889e9eaecd48417e55/view - May 16, 2025: Presolicitation. Notice 1aff25a663c042c1a077c00d273e4474. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1aff25a663c042c1a077c00d273e4474/view - June 24, 2025: Presolicitation. Notice 09bd8649bd994e3fad6e14897bb26ed4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/09bd8649bd994e3fad6e14897bb26ed4/view - December 12, 2025: Presolicitation. Notice 0e1d172b95ec4c0c9aad13baa42aafc4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0e1d172b95ec4c0c9aad13baa42aafc4/view - May 28, 2026: Presolicitation. Notice 2a1323bcab764430b57a61924dea558e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2a1323bcab764430b57a61924dea558e/view - June 4, 2026: Presolicitation. Notice 2d3b3d5259fb4680aefdbb9d116cc29f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2d3b3d5259fb4680aefdbb9d116cc29f/view ## Points of contact - JON M. MAGGIOLINO, Jon.Maggiolino@us.af.mil, 315-330-2720 - Amber M.Buckley, Amber.Buckley@us.af.mil, 315-330-3605 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa875023s7001.