Tabletop Exercise Design and Facilitation

The contract requires the design, coordination, and facilitation of at least two tabletop exercises involving academic and industry stakeholders to simulate disruptions in the semiconductor supply chain and assess the effectiveness of response strategies. These exercises are intended to enhance preparedness and resilience by fostering collaboration between key participants to identify vulnerabilities and refine mitigation approaches under realistic scenario conditions. The work must be executed with a focus on practical outcomes that inform policy and operational planning for critical infrastructure security. The contract is a subcontract issued under the US Embassy in Canberra, Department of State, with a place of performance located in Canberra, Australia, postal code 2600. It was posted on August 4, 2026, and responses are due by September 8, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 611430 indicates the scope relates to professional and commercial training services. There is no set-aside classification specified, and the solicitation number is not provided. The work is expected to align with broader strategic objectives related to global supply chain stability and national security interests.