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IonQ and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Quantum Solutions to the Public Sector

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Briefings

IonQ and Carahsoft announced a strategic partnership to expand U.S. public sector access to quantum computing, networking, sensing, and security technologies. Carahsoft will act as IonQ's public sector distributor, handling procurement, contract access, and sales through its reseller network and Federal systems integrators. This collaboration aligns with Executive Order 14413, which directs a Government-wide strategy to advance quantum commercialization and deployment. The partnership builds on IonQ's existing government work, including its Stage C progress in the DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative and its quantum network collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Key points

• Carahsoft will serve as IonQ's public sector distributor, enabling Government agencies to purchase IonQ technology through its reseller partners.
• The partnership supports procurement and pricing, access to applicable contract vehicles, channel sales, product resale and distribution for Federal systems integrators.

Context

This announcement builds on IonQ's strong track record of Government collaboration, including its progression to Stage C of the DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative and its quantum network collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory. The partnership aims to expand Federal access to emerging quantum technologies, streamline procurement, and support mission-critical national security objectives under Executive Order 14413.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the press release and internal briefing. Specific dates for the partnership signing are not provided. Future adoption timelines by Federal agencies are not forecasted. The scope of the partnership includes higher education, State, Local Government, Department of War, civilian, and the integrator community, but specific participation details are not listed.

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