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Quantum Technology Commercialization Hubs Services

New YorkNew York, USADue Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Client
New York
RFP Number
EXTRA-74568
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Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
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Description

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The government authority located in New York requires a vendor to establish, operate, and coordinate physical quantum technology commercialization hubs to advance quantum technologies, incubate startups, engage industry, and translate research into market-ready technologies. The scope includes establishing regional partnerships, managing network coordination, measuring performance, and potentially constructing new buildings or modifying existing structures. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible for this opportunity, and the vendor will perform the work offsite. The buyer requires proposals to establish the budget and accepts digital submissions via email or online. Interested bidders must attend a pre-bid information session on August 21, 2026, and submit all questions no later than August 28, 2026.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from Quantum Technology Commercialization Hubs RFP.pdf, RFQ27006902 Solicitation Specifications.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

Empire State Development is issuing this solicitation to select up to four qualified organizations to each establish and operate a regional Quantum Technology Commercialization Hub in New York State. The initiative aims to translate quantum research into market-ready technologies, incubate startups, and drive industry adoption. Eligible respondents must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in the United States.

Issued by
Empire State Development
Pre-bid information session
August 21, 2026
Deadline for Submission of Questions
8/28/26
Deadline for ESD to Respond to Questions
9/14/26
Submission Deadline
2:00 PM ET on October 14, 2026
How to submit
Electronic via Dropbox
Submission details
Proposals must be submitted to the designated Dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/ginj5wtsadpm3fp78w8r. Applications must not exceed 20 pages, including any budgets or appendices.
Estimated value
Up to sixty million dollars ($60,000,000) total, with awards of approximately fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) to each successful respondent
Place of performance
New York State
Insurance and bonding
Commercial Automobile insurance, Commercial General Liability, Worker's Compensation & Employer's Liability at State statutory limits, Disability insurance at State statutory limits, Builder's Risk/Installation Floater, Contractor's Protective Professional Indemnity Insurance ($5 million if Design Build).

How proposals are evaluated

Hub Establishment and Operations20 Points
Expertise and Industry Partnerships20 Points
Startup Incubation20 Points
Cost of Services15 Points
Diversity PracticesUp to 10 points

Scope of work

  • Establish and operate a physical Quantum Technology Commercialization Hub
  • Provide lab, specialty equipment, and collaboration spaces
  • Incubate and accelerate early-stage quantum startups
  • Build partnerships with regional businesses across relevant industry sectors
  • Engage industry and drive technology adoption
  • Develop processes to translate quantum research into market-ready technologies
  • Coordinate across the quantum hub network
  • Conduct reporting and performance measurement

Minimum qualifications

  • Respondents must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, including academic or research consortia
  • Must be a USA Organization Only
  • Must demonstrate relevant experience in quantum R&D, technology incubation, and industry partnerships

Documents to include with the bid

  • Technical Proposal
  • Administrative Proposal
  • Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
  • State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k forms
  • Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire or Vend-Rep submission receipt
  • Iran Divestment Act Statement
  • Executive Order 16 Certification
  • Executive Order 177 Certification
  • Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Certification
  • Encouraging the Use of NYS Businesses in Contract Performance Form

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