Description
The U.S. Embassy Canberra is seeking a contractor to design and deliver the AI & Quantum Technologies Initiative, an Australia-U.S. education program featuring student and teacher quantum technology courses and a culminating symposium. The program aims to strengthen bilateral STEM collaboration and promote the U.S. as a destination for advanced study in emerging technologies aligned with AUKUS priorities. The contractor will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the program, including developing curriculum, tracking attendance, and reporting outcomes.
• The contractor will design and deliver 10 one-to-two-hour sessions for secondary students and 10 one-to-two-hour sessions for secondary school instructors.
• The contractor will plan and deliver the Quantum 2050 Symposium Conference, convening industry, academic, and government stakeholders.
• The contractor will administer a needs-assessment survey and submit a Final Report summarizing all activities and deliverables.
• The contractor will be required to comply with various FAR clauses and DOSAR provisions, including those related to subcontracting, labor standards, and tax withholding.