Semiconductor supply chain and cybersecurity assessment
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HQ003425NFOEASD02
- Agency
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Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $3,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking applicants for the Semiconductor Supply Chain and Cybersecurity Assessment grant opportunity. This cooperative agreement aims to improve the cybersecurity of the semiconductor supply chain, including design, manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and testing processes. The goal is to address emerging cybersecurity risks and threats to the semiconductor industry, which is critical for U.S. economic and national security. Eligible applicants are organizations that directly support semiconductor operations within the United States and provide components for the DoD, national security systems, or the defense industrial base. The application deadline is October 18, 2024.
The DoD anticipates making a single award of up to $3 million for a 12-month period of performance from November 2024 to November 2025. This pilot program is authorized under the FY-24 National Defense Authorization Act and will be funded through the Congressionally Directed Assistance program (CFDA 12.599). The award will be made as a grant, and cost-sharing is not required. Applicants must have an active SAM registration and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Synopsis
In recent years, the semiconductor supply chain has increasingly become a target for both nation-state actors and cybercriminals. This trend is anticipated to persist, underscoring the need for companies in the semiconductor industry to defend against a broad spectrum of sophisticated threats. The semiconductor supply chain is highly intricate, with global distribution of materials, advanced manufacturing equipment, software tools, and other capabilities. Both design and manufacturing processes involve thousands of employees operating across a worldwide network, making even minor disruptions upstream potentially cause significant ripple effects downstream. This complexity presents unique challenges in modeling and addressing cybersecurity threats.
Currently, cybersecurity efforts are focused on enhancing enterprise-wide defenses and responding to existing threats. This leaves limited capacity for organizations to anticipate and map emerging cybersecurity risks against their operations systematically. Addressing these issues is critical for the economic and national security of the United States, as well as for maintaining technological leadership. The U.S. government is making unprecedented investments in semiconductors through the CHIPS Act and other policy initiatives. Simultaneously, foreign governments are also heavily investing in their own semiconductor industries and may be seeking to undermine international competitors through cyber operations.
The 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy highlights the importance of integrating substantial cybersecurity investments with semiconductor supply chain resilience to safeguard the U.S. digital ecosystem. Forecasting cybersecurity threats specific to the semiconductor industry is urgently needed to protect the significant investments made by private stakeholders and the U.S. government in strengthening U.S. leadership in this critical sector. The Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (FY24 NDAA) prescribes entering into agreements for the purpose of assessing the feasibility and advisability of improving the cybersecurity of the semiconductor supply chain.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| H08 Semiconductors NFO.pdf |
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