HR001124C0405
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
Quantum augmented network (QUANET) program. The QUANET program, sponsored by DARPA, seeks to develop quantum-augmented networks that add novel security and covertness properties inherent in quantum communications to classical, non-quantum network infrastructures. Includes the design, development, and testing of quantum network interface cards (QNICS) and capabilities leveraging fiber optic and over-air links, as well as the creation of hardware, protocols, and software tools for missions and critical infrastructure. The program also involves collaboration with transition partners, integration events, workshops, principal investigator meetings, and the delivery of technical documents, hardware, source code, presentations, and reports.
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 2138 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Est. Average FTE
50
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been shortened from 06/07/28 to 02/15/26.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has a DOD Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $13,069,098 of unfunded backlog unused.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has a DOD Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $13,069,098 of unfunded backlog unused.
RTX Bbn Technologies was awarded
Definitive Contract HR001124C0405 (HR0011-24-C-0405)
for Quantum Augmented Network (QuANET) Program
worth up to $20,596,199
by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
in March 2024.
The contract
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded
through solicitation Quantum Augmented Network (QuANET)
full & open
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC12
via basic research acquisition procedures with 18 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $13,069,098, though the contract is complete, so backlog may not be realized.
DOD Announcements
Mar 2024:
Raytheon BBN Technologies Corp., Cambridge, Massachusetts, was awarded a $7,527,101 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Quantum Augmented Network (QuANET) program. QuANET seeks to integrate quantum and classical networking approaches to provide quantum physics-based security capabilities to critical network infrastructures. Work will be performed in Cambridge, Massachusetts (72%); Tucson, Arizona (12%); Austin, Texas (5%); La Jolla, California (5%); Hadley, Massachusetts (5%); and San Jose, California (1%), with an expected completion date of December 2025. Fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $4,981,195 are being obligated at time of award. This contract was a competitive acquisition under Broad Agency Announcement HR001123S0035, and 18 offers were received. The Defense Advanced Research Agency, Arlington, Virginia, is the contracting activity (HR0011-24-C-0405).
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 12/1/25
Period of Performance
3/8/24
Start Date
2/15/26
Current End Date
2/15/26
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$7.5M
Total Obligated
$7.5M
Current Award
$20.6M
Potential Award
$0.0
Funded Backlog
$13.1M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
HR001124C0405
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Activity Timeline
Subcontract Awards
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Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for HR001124C0405
Transaction History
Modifications to HR001124C0405
People
Suggested agency contacts for HR001124C0405
Competition
Number of Bidders
18
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
DOD Comprehensive Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Yes
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
JAXJSTJJSP74
Awardee CAGE
3U6L5
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
HR0011 DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Funding Office
HR0011
Created By
ali.etedali@darpa.mil
Last Modified By
ali.etedali@darpa.mil
Approved By
ali.etedali@darpa.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
MA-05
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Representative
Katherine Clark
Modified: 12/1/25