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Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking proposals for a configurable software solution to manage its research security program, aiming for compliance with federal regulations such as NSPM 33 and the CHIPS and Science Act. The system should assist researchers in disclosing foreign collaborations, completing training, and maintaining ORCID IDs, while enabling research administrators to vet and track this information. ISU is not looking for a custom-built system and expects the solution to go live in Fall 2026. Key requirements include compliance tracking, reporting and analytics, administration functionalities, training and risk mitigation plan development, system functionality, and integrations with systems like Microsoft Entra ID and Workday. Digital accessibility compliance (Section 508 and WCAG 2. 1 Level AA) is also mandatory. Award will be based on meeting specifications, total cost, ease of use, implementation plan, training, support, references, IT security, and digital accessibility reviews. A SOC 2 Type II report will be required from the awarded supplier. Bid responses must be submitted online via ISUBid by May 27, 2026, 03:00 PM CT. Questions deadline is May 14, 2026, 12:00 PM CT.
The bid response deadline is May 27, 2026, at 03:00 PM CT. The bid notice states, esponse deadline: **** 03: 00 pm ct.
The evaluation of this RFP/RFQ may be based upon, but not limited to: ability to meet required specifications, ability to meet preferred specifications, total cost to ISU, ease of use and visual appeal, proposed approach and timeline for implementation, training and support options, quality of references and/or past experience and expertise, value-added features and services over and above specifications, exceptions taken to RFP terms and conditions, and IT security and digital accessibility reviews and approvals.
Contractors must be qualified and provide a detailed quote, implementation plan and training, relative expertise and qualifications, and security documentation. The bid notice states, ISU is soliciting information from qualified contractors to provide the goods and/or services described herein.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples. Therefore, the answer is null.
The question deadline is May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT. The bid notice states, question deadline: **** 12: 00 pm ct.