2027 Semicon Japan Trade Mission Request for Proposals

The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO‑Biz) awarded a fixed‑price $75,000 contract to Tanabe Consulting to design, manage, and execute a one‑week trade‑mission to Japan in 2027 focused on the semiconductor industry. The contractor must arrange approximately 80 business‑to‑business meetings, at least six group site‑visits, logistics for a California delegation (≈ 18 participants), participation in the USA pavilion at SEMICON Japan, and all related travel, interpretation, venue, and promotional material costs, all baked into the contract ceiling. The award follows an open competition (RFP ID 0000039843) with a bidding deadline of 02 Oct 2026 and an intent‑to‑award notice issued 25 Sept 2026. The contract is a single‑award, firm‑fixed‑price engagement with a small‑business preference (5 % possible) but no formal set‑aside. • Scope: trade‑mission planning, matchmaking, logistics, and event support for California semiconductor firms in Japan. • Budget: $75,000 fixed ceiling (includes $10,000 placeholder for USA pavilion fee). • Timeline: contract execution expected Nov 2026; mission week to occur in late 2027 (dates to follow SEMICON Japan schedule). • Vendor requirement: established presence in Japan; lead consultant with ≥ 8 years EDO export‑promotion experience.