Description
The University of South Carolina is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive technology‑transfer advisory and operational support services for its higher‑education research enterprise. The contract will be awarded on a fixed‑price, sealed‑bid basis and may be renewed up to four additional one‑year terms. Services include advising on technology‑transfer policies, assisting with invention disclosures, supporting regulatory filings, marketing technologies, and collaborating with the university’s existing technology‑transfer office staff. Work will be performed remotely and the contractor must submit a single blended hourly rate; actual billing may reflect staff‑level rates. The solicitation requires one electronic submission (preferred) or a combined hard‑copy/USB submission. Estimated effort is 2,000 hours per year.
• Scope: advisory, compliance, marketing, and operational support for technology transfer.
• Delivery: remote, blended‑rate fixed‑price contract, 1‑year base term with up to 4 renewals.
• Estimated effort: 2,000 hours/year; price per hour to be proposed (typical $150‑$250).
• Submission: electronic via https://supplier.ps.sc.edu; pre‑bid conference 08/27/2026 (Teams).
• Award posted 09/25/2026; contract start date to be determined after award.