Opportunity

University of South Carolina Supplier systems #260009-05

University of South Carolina Solicits Research and Grant Consulting Services for Higher Education

Posted

May 09, 2026

Respond By

May 18, 2026

Identifier

260009-05

NAICS

541720, 541690

The University of South Carolina is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive research and grant consulting services tailored to higher education needs. - Government Buyer: - University of South Carolina, USC Purchasing Department (Columbia campus) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and Grant Proposal Development Consulting Services - Includes resource assessment, project budgeting, grant presentation assistance, coordination with the Office of Sponsored Awards Management, project oversight, graphic design for proposals, and pre-award administration - Research and Grant Funded Consulting Services - Includes post-award administration, project communication support, research translation, stakeholder engagement, grant reporting, graphic design for publications and presentations, plan development, regulatory strategies, business planning, and data analysis - Quantities and Pricing: - Services are provided on an as-needed basis; hourly rates are capped at $175 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Offeror must be a single, distinct legal entity - All documents must be submitted as a continuous file - Only one offer per vendor is allowed - Services are specific to higher education research and grant activities - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced; the procurement is focused solely on consulting services

Description

The University of South Carolina is seeking bids from reliable and qualified firms to provide a comprehensive range of research and grant-related consulting services specific to higher education. The services are to be provided as needed and in accordance with the specifications provided in the solicitation. The solicitation requires sealed offers and does not allow multiple offers. The award will be posted after the solicitation closes.

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