DRA-11787 - USA (Storrs, Connecticut) - Research Consulting Services - Deadline October 30,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide research consulting services the government authority located in Storrs, CT. – Provide professional advisory, analytical, operational, compliance, financial, and strategic consulting services in support of the research enterprise of institutions.– Capable of supporting operational, regulatory, financial, compliance, and strategic needs related to research administration and sponsored programs.– Research Administration and Operational Support:• Providing operational and staffing support, including temporary staffing services, for research administration and sponsored programs. • Assessing research administration business processes and internal controls.– Advisory, Policy, and Training Services:• Supporting strategic planning and institutional planning initiatives.• Developing policies and supporting implementation of regulatory requirements.• Analyzing emerging research administration risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate actions.• Providing other related consulting services supporting research administration, research finance, sponsored programs, compliance, and strategic research initiatives as mutually agreed.– Research Finance and Cost Analysis:• Supporting Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rate development, analysis, planning, documentation, review, proposal preparation, and negotiation, including assisting University personnel with the preparation of an F&A proposal and providing technical expertise during federal negotiations.• Developing or evaluating cost allocation methodologies for research recharge activities and supporting service center and recharge center operations and rate development.– Federal Grant Compliance and Research Security:• Assisting with federal grant administration and compliance.• Supporting the development and management of export control, controlled research, and other research security needs.(2) Pre–bid meeting will be held on October 15, 2026. (3) All the questions must be submitted no later than October 22, 2026.