Request for Information: Quantum-Interface-Compatible Photonic Integrated Circuits (QuIC PICs)

Location: Federal
Posted: Jul 25, 2025
Due: Sep 22, 2025
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • A - Research and development
Solicitation No: DARPA-SN-25-95
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Request for Information: Quantum-Interface-Compatible Photonic Integrated Circuits (QuIC PICs)
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DARPA-SN-25-95
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
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DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jul 25, 2025 06:11 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Sep 22, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 24, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: AC12 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
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Description
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) seeks information on the photonic integrated circuit (PIC) needs of quantum technology companies, particularly for systems based on quantum resources such as neutral atoms, trapped ions, color centers, quantum dots, or other matter-based quantum resources, hereafter referred to as “quantum emitters.” DARPA intends to use responses to this Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential opportunities for investment in broadly-applicable foundry platforms to provide an accessible domestic resource for end users of quantum-tailored PICs within the broader quantum manufacturing ecosystem.
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  • 675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET
  • ARLINGTON , VA 222032114
  • USA
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  • Jul 25, 2025 06:11 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
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