Funding, scope, and acquisition context.
QBI evaluators must submit abstracts by October 23, 2026. Invited full proposals follow by December 30 under an amendment adding a cybersecurity requirement.
The It's About Time announcement targets a production pathway, while its facility and unit-delivery dates remain future milestones.
Recent DARPA programs show why acquisition decisions need evidence about repeatable production, independent evaluation and sustainment.
A contract award can establish a funded scope, but it is not evidence of deployment or operational capability.
