Opportunity

Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace #RFP-118373

RFP for R&D Sourcing in Pharmaceutical, Biochemical & Advanced Life Sciences for Virginia Higher Education

Posted

April 17, 2026

Respond By

May 18, 2026

Identifier

RFP-118373

NAICS

541715, 541714

Virginia Commonwealth University, on behalf of the Virginia Higher Education Procurement Consortium (VHEPC) and the Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP), is seeking proposals to enhance research-related contract coverage for higher education institutions in Virginia. - Government Buyer: - Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) - Acting for VHEPC and VASCUPP - Scope: - Modernization and streamlining of contracts for research and development (R&D) sourcing - Focus on pharmaceutical, biochemical, and advanced life sciences sectors - Coordination of R&D sourcing across multiple Virginia higher education institutions - Products/Services Requested: - Broad range of products and services supporting R&D in life sciences - No specific part numbers, quantities, or OEMs identified in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on improving and updating contract coverage for research activities - Open to all qualified bidders; not limited to specific manufacturers or vendors - Designed to support collaborative procurement for member institutions

Description

Virginia Commonwealth University, on behalf of the Virginia Higher Education Procurement Consortium and the Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals, is issuing this Request for Proposal to modernize and streamline research-related contract coverage. The procurement focuses on pharmaceutical, biochemical, and advanced life sciences sectors. The solicitation is open to all qualified bidders and aims to coordinate R&D sourcing initiatives across participating member institutions. The response deadline is May 18, 2026.

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