pQCee Partners with Carahsoft for Quantum-Safe Security
The collaboration eases the federal transition to quantum-resistant encryption via established government purchasing contracts.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Quantum Computing
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pQCee and Carahsoft have launched a strategic partnership to distribute quantum-safe cybersecurity tools to United States public sector agencies. The initiative makes these protective solutions available through established government purchasing contracts.
Why it matters
The collaboration accelerates the federal transition to post-quantum cryptography, a national security priority mandated by Executive Order 14412. It provides agencies with a path to harden infrastructure against emerging quantum-enabled threats.
The partnership leverages crypto-agility, a design approach allowing systems to update encryption standards without requiring a full overhaul of existing infrastructure. This allows agencies to integrate quantum-safe measures into legacy hardware vs. traditional total system replacement.
The players
pQCee
A Singapore-based cybersecurity firm specializing in quantum-safe encryption technologies and crypto-agility software.
Carahsoft
A Reston, Va.-based master government aggregator that manages large-scale IT procurement and reseller networks for the public sector.
The details
pQCee solutions provide protective layers designed to mitigate risks posed by future quantum computing capabilities. By utilizing crypto-agility, the software enables organizations to swap out vulnerable encryption algorithms for quantum-resistant ones as threats evolve. Carahsoft functions as the primary aggregator, channeling these tools to government clients through its established network of reseller partners.
Timeline
October 29, 2026: pQCee and Carahsoft announced their strategic partnership.
The Tech Race
This move aligns with the national transition to post-quantum cryptography, as outlined in Executive Order 14412. It pits specialized quantum-defense providers against the looming challenge of future decryption capabilities that threaten current standards.
United States public sector agencies can now access these tools through TIPS contract 220105 and OMNIA Partners contract R240303. These channels simplify the procurement process for agencies looking to modernize their security stacks without replacing existing hardware.
The takeaway
The partnership creates a standardized route for agencies to integrate quantum-resilient software. IT managers should verify their current encryption infrastructure against the security requirements detailed in Executive Order 14412.
Further reading
Find more updates on the transition to resilient infrastructure in our Quantum Computing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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