D-Wave Quantum Inc., a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, has been deemed an “Awardable” vendor for the US Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.
This designation simplifies the procurement path for DoD customers to access D-Wave’s powerful annealing quantum computing technologies and solutions, which can assist with achieving mission objectives. Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, stated that it is an honor to be included in the marketplace, as their technology meets the high standards required to sell to the US government.
The company has a long history of developing quantum applications to address national security problems and looks forward to working with US defense operations. D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technology will be offered alongside other emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, data, and analytics capabilities on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.
D-Wave Achieves “Awardable” Status on US Department of Defense’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace
The US Department of Defense’s (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) has designated D-Wave Quantum Inc. as an “Awardable” vendor on its Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. This designation simplifies the procurement path for DoD customers to access D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technologies and solutions, which can assist in achieving mission objectives.
The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is a premier platform that offers a suite of tools and services for accelerating the procurement and adoption of emerging technologies. The marketplace now includes D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technology alongside other offerings like Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML), data, and analytics capabilities. This designation signifies that D-Wave’s technology meets the high standards required to sell to the US government.
D-Wave has a long history of developing quantum applications to address national security problems. The company works with businesses, research institutions, and government agencies to provide quantum optimization for public and private sector areas, including logistics and manufacturing, staff scheduling, new drug discovery, sustainability, materials simulation, and more. D-Wave’s technology has been used by some of the world’s most advanced organizations, including Mastercard, Deloitte, and Lockheed Martin.
Quantum Computing Technology for National Security
D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technology is unique in providing a real-time cloud-accessible quantum computer and quantum optimization applications in production today. This critical technological achievement in quantum computing can move the Department of Defense beyond research to using technology that could help provide solutions today to challenges facing DoD and its service branches.
To become designated as “Awardable” on the Tradewinds marketplace, D-Wave worked with Clipper Defense and submitted a video that presents actual use cases in which companies developed quantum optimization applications, including supply chain optimization and transportation logistics. The video outlines other potential optimization problems facing DoD.
Simplifying Procurement for Government Customers
The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace’s “Awardable” status simplifies the procurement path for government customers to access D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technologies and solutions. This designation allows government customers to easily find and procure innovative technologies that can help them achieve their mission objectives.
Government customers interested in viewing the video solution can create a Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace account at tradewindAI.com. The marketplace provides a digital repository of post-competition, readily awardable pitch videos that address the Department of Defense’s most significant challenges in the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), data, and analytics space.
Unlocking the Power of Quantum Computing
D-Wave’s mission is to unlock the power of quantum computing today to benefit business and society. The company delivers customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, cybersecurity, fault detection, and financial modeling.
By achieving “Awardable” status on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, D-Wave has demonstrated its commitment to providing innovative technologies that can help the Department of Defense achieve its mission objectives. The company’s technology has the potential to provide solutions today to challenges facing DoD and its service branches, and its designation as an “Awardable” vendor is a significant step forward in this effort.
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