Clemson University Ionwave #217041194

Clemson University Solicits Managed CUI Enclave and Compliance Services for Research

Clemson University is seeking a vendor to provide a fully managed, third-party hosted Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) enclave and managed compliance services for its research centers. - Government Buyer: - Clemson University (VIPR-GS Research Center and other federally sponsored research projects) - Products/Services Requested: - Fully managed, scalable CUI enclave software and cloud storage - Managed compliance services ensuring adherence to DFARS, NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2, and CMMC Level 2 - Implementation, integration, support, maintenance, and training services - Support for secure collaboration, software development, AI/ML, digital engineering, and research computing - Quantities and Scalability: - Initial user base fewer than 20, scalable to 100+ users - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with federal cybersecurity standards (CMMC Level 2, DFARS, NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2) - Integration with Clemson's existing cybersecurity, identity management, and research computing systems - Solution must minimize administrative burden on university personnel - Enclave must be provisioned within 180 days of award, with user onboarding within 30 days after deployment - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

Clemson University is seeking bids for a third-party hosted Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Enclave and managed compliance services. The solution must be a fully managed, scalable, CMMC Level 2 compliant research environment supporting secure collaboration, software development, modeling and simulation, AI and machine learning development, digital engineering activities, and storage and processing of CUI. The vendor will serve as Clemson University's primary compliance partner, ensuring adherence to DFARS, NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2, CMMC Level 2, and related DoD cybersecurity requirements. The solution should integrate with existing university cybersecurity and compliance programs and be scalable to support multiple research centers and projects. Award will be made to the highest scored responsible and responsive bidder for up to five years as a series of one-year agreements.

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