Opportunity
South Carolina Sfaa Sfaa #5400029359
MUSC Solicits Higher Education Payment Processing System to Replace TouchNet
Posted
July 07, 2026
Respond By
August 05, 2026
Identifier
5400029359
NAICS
541512
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive higher education payment processing system to replace or exceed the capabilities of its current TouchNet platform. - Government Buyer: - State of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Procurement Office - Products/Services Requested: - Higher Education Payment Processing System (1 unit) - Must support credit/debit cards, ACH/eCheck, digital wallets, international payments, and student payment plans - Requires robust integration with MUSC's Student Information System (Anthology) and ERP systems - Includes software, SaaS hosting in US data centers, licensing, implementation, training, documentation, and ongoing support - Must meet PCI DSS, FERPA, and SOC 2 compliance standards - Advanced security controls and detailed reporting required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated, but TouchNet is referenced as the current platform - Unique/Notable Requirements: - SaaS solution must be hosted in US data centers - Security and compliance (PCI DSS, FERPA, SOC 2) are mandatory - Solution must provide equal or superior functionality to TouchNet - Contract term is 3 years with up to 4 one-year renewal options (maximum 7 years) - Extensive implementation and support services required
Description
This solicitation is issued by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) for a Payment Processing System. The procurement involves the submission of proposals for a higher education payment processing system. The submission deadline is August 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, and the delivery point is Charleston, SC. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.