Request for Information (RFI) on Scientifically Relevant Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Systems

The Department of Energy is seeking information on scientifically relevant fault-tolerant quantum computing systems. The goal is to integrate fault-tolerant quantum computing into the U.S. and national laboratory scientific computing infrastructure. Respondents should provide information on the viability of achieving technical targets for an FTQC by 2028, an overview of a technical approach, and the specific scientific applications such a system would enable. Some of the key points to be addressed include: • The feasibility of achieving the technical targets for an FTQC by 2028 • A high-level description of the proposed system, including the hardware and software solution • The specific scientific applications the proposed system would enable and how they relate to the DOE mission • Non-recurring engineering considerations and potential areas of NRE investment • The potential impact of NRE funding on the proposed system • A description of how the proposed system concept is expected to advance beyond 2028 to the early-to-mid 2030s timeframe