Quantum XChange and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Quantum-Safe Cryptographic Management to the Public Sector

Crypto-Agile and FIPS-Validated Post-Quantum Migration Platform Now Available to Government Agencies

BETHESDA, Md., and RESTON, Va. – September 22, 2026 – Quantum XChange® a leader in quantum-safe network security, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Quantum XChange’s Master Government Aggregator®, making the company’s innovative Phio TX® cryptographic management platform available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), OMNIA Partners and The Quilt contract.

“Government agencies need to move quickly on post-quantum migration, as the mandates are here and ‘Harvest Now, Decrypt Later’ is already an active threat,” said Eddy Zervigon, CEO of Quantum XChange. “But post-quantum cryptography is not a math problem, it’s an architecture problem. This partnership with Carahsoft puts a deployable, FIPS-validated answer in front of the agencies that need it most.”

Quantum XChange helps Government agencies protect sensitive data in motion against cryptographic risk and the emerging quantum threat. Its Phio TX platform is a FIPS 140-3 and FIPS 203 validated cryptographic management solution that supports multiple key sources, including post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution and classical encryption, under unified policy control. Agencies can hot-swap cryptographic methods as standards evolve, without downtime or application rewrites.

Phio TX overlays existing network infrastructure and can be operational in days without adding latency, while its out-of-band architecture separates key delivery from data transmission to protect against “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” attacks. The result is an audit-ready path to post-quantum migration, helping agencies address the requirements outlined in Executive Order 14412 and OMB Memorandum M-26-15 across the networks they already operate.

“Quantum XChange’s platform equips agencies with the tools they need to move confidently from post-quantum planning to deployment,” said Troy Meraw, Quantum Solutions Program Manager at Carahsoft. “Its crypto-agile approach enables agencies to adopt post-quantum cryptography within their existing network environments, providing the flexibility to adapt as security requirements evolve. Alongside our reseller partners, Carahsoft and Quantum XChange are helping the Public Sector accelerate its transition to quantum-safe cryptography.”

Quantum XChange’s Phio TX cryptographic management platform is available through Carahsoft’s TIPS Contract #220105, OMNIA Partners Contract #R240303 and The Quilt Master Service Agreement Number MSA05012019-F. For more information, contact the Carahsoft Team at (844) 445-5688 or QuantumXChange@carahsoft.com; or register for a complimentary webinar “Why Crypto-Agility is Essential EO 14412 & OMB M-26-15,” being held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 22 to learn how crypto-agility operates. Learn more about Quantum XChange’s solutions here.

About Quantum XChange
Quantum XChange® empowers leading government agencies and commercial enterprises to secure sensitive network data from advances in AI and quantum computing by protecting their data-in-motion today and for the post-quantum world. Its cryptographic management platform, Phio TX®, provides an open, secure, and flexible architecture solution. For more information, visit www.quantumxc.com. 

Contact
Michael Sias
Firm 19 for Quantum XChange, Inc.
inquiry@firm19.com

About Carahsoft
Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Experience and Engagement, Open Source and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contract vehicles. Visit us at www.carahsoft.com. 

Contact
Mary Lange
(703) 230-7434
PR@carahsoft.com 

Frequently asked questions

How do I buy Phio TX through Carahsoft?

Through Carahsoft, Quantum XChange’s Master Government Aggregator. Phio TX is available via Carahsoft’s TIPS Contract #220105, OMNIA Partners Contract #R240303, and The Quilt Master Service Agreement MSA05012019-F, plus Carahsoft’s reseller network.

Is Phio TX available to federal agencies through this Carahsoft partnership?

Not directly. This partnership’s contract vehicles, TIPS, OMNIA Partners, and The Quilt, cover state, local, education (SLED), and research network organizations. Federal agencies would pursue Phio TX through a separate procurement path.

Does Phio TX satisfy Executive Order 14412 and OMB M-26-15?

Yes. Phio TX provides an audit-ready path to post-quantum migration that addresses the requirements in EO 14412 and OMB M-26-15, letting organizations move from planning into deployment on their existing networks.

What FIPS certifications does Phio TX have?

Phio TX is FIPS 140-3 and FIPS 203 validated, supporting post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution, and classical encryption under unified policy control.

Can Phio TX be deployed without replacing existing network infrastructure?

Yes. Phio TX overlays existing infrastructure and can be operational in days without added latency, so no network rebuild is required.

How does Phio TX stop Harvest Now, Decrypt Later attacks?

Phio TX separates key delivery from data transmission through an out-of-band architecture, which neutralizes attackers’ ability to harvest encrypted data today for future decryption.