University of South Carolina Supplier systems #270026-01

Exclusive Trademark and Licensing Program Agent for USC Aiken and USC Beaufort

The University of South Carolina is seeking an exclusive agent to manage trademark and licensing programs for its Aiken and Beaufort campuses. - Government buyer: University of South Carolina, through USC Aiken and USC Beaufort; USC Purchasing Department. - Requested service: One exclusive agent to operate the campuses’ domestic trademark and licensing programs. No OEMs or contractor vendors are named. - Scope: License, promote, and protect university marks; recruit licensees and expand retail offerings; develop the market; enforce against infringement; audit licensees; and provide web-based artwork approvals, royalty tracking, and vendor-status tools. - Key performance requirements: Launch the program within 45 days of award, work toward 2% annual licensing-revenue growth for each campus, and provide quarterly reporting and royalty payments. Payments to the universities are due within 30 days after each quarter. - University commission shares: At least 50% of royalties on the first $15,000 per 12-month period and at least 62% on royalties above $15,000.

Description

The University of South Carolina is seeking proposals from qualified firms to operate its Comprehensive Universities Domestic Trademark and Licensing Program for the Aiken and Beaufort campuses. The work is described as serving as the exclusive agent for trademark and licensing for USCA and USCB. Offers are due December 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. The solicitation identifies the procurement method as a Request for Proposals.

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