Opportunity
SAM #19AS2026Q0032
Quantum Technology Education Program and Symposium for U.S. Embassy Canberra
Buyer
U.S. Embassy Canberra
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
19AS2026Q0032
NAICS
541720, 611710
The U.S. Embassy Canberra, under the U.S. Department of State's Public Affairs Section, is seeking a contractor to deliver the EdUSA AI & Quantum Technologies Initiative in Australia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Embassy Canberra, GSO Procurement, Public Affairs Section - Scope of Work: - Design and deliver two quantum technology education courses: - Student Cohort: Quantum Foundations Course (10 sessions for at least 40 secondary students) - Teacher Cohort: Quantum Instructor Course (10-week evening online sessions for educators) - Plan and deliver the Quantum 2050 Symposium Conference, convening industry, academia, government, students, and teachers - Submit initial and final reports detailing program plans, outcomes, and recommendations - Products/Services Requested: - Educational services focused on quantum technologies and STEM collaboration - No physical products, part numbers, or OEMs specified - Unique Requirements: - Proven experience in STEM education program delivery in Australia - Coordination with U.S. subject matter experts - Needs-assessment survey for symposium participants - Attendance tracking and curriculum development for student and teacher cohorts - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.
Description
The U.S. Embassy Canberra requires a contractor to design and deliver the AI & Quantum Technologies Initiative - an Australia - U.S. education program featuring student and teacher quantum technology courses (10 sessions each) and a culminating symposium to strengthen bilateral STEM collaboration and promote the U.S. as a destination for advanced study in AUKUS-aligned emerging technologies..