and resilient critical supply chains that ensure the supply of critical goods, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology to the United States and companies of countries that are allies or key international partner nations of the United States. (4) Coordinate with other offices and divisions of the Department of Commerce and other Federal agencies to leverage existing authorities, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, to encourage the resilience of supply chains of critical industries. (c) Coordination group (1) In general In carrying out the applicable activities under subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary shall establish a unified coordination group led by the Assistant Secretary which may include, as appropriate, private sector partners, labor organizations, and federally funded research and development centers, to serve as a body for consultation and coordination between and among Federal agencies described under subsection (f) to plan for and respond to supply chain shocks and support the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of critical supply chains. (2) Implementation Through the unified coordination group established under paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary shall do the following: (A) Acquire on a voluntary basis technical, engineering, and operational critical supply chain information from the private sector in a manner that ensures any critical supply chain information provided by the private sector is kept confidential and is exempt from disclosure under section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act ). (B) Study the critical supply chain information acquired under subparagraph (A) to assess critical supply chain resilience and inform planning. (C) Convene with relevant private sector entities to share best practices, planning, and capabilities to respond to potential supply chain shocks. (D) Develop contingency plans and coordination mechanisms to ensure an effective and coordinated response to potential supply chain