Notice Of Intent To Sole Source By: Clemson University

Clemson University is issuing a sole‑source notice to continue its existing relationship with American Defense International (ADI) for federal government relations, strategic advocacy, and business development support focused on the university’s defense, aerospace, and research initiatives. The agency argues that ADI’s deep institutional knowledge and established stakeholder relationships are critical to maintaining momentum on current federal outreach efforts. Switching providers at this time would create duplication of effort, loss of institutional knowledge, and potential delays in securing federal funding and policy objectives. The contract is valued at $120,000 and is intended to ensure continuity until Clemson aligns and synchronizes related federal‑advocacy contracts for a future competitive procurement. • Continuation of ADI’s services to preserve strategic federal engagement and research funding. • Sole‑source justification based on the risk of disruption and need for institutional knowledge. • Contract amount $120,000; intended as interim support pending future competitive bid.