The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a qualified firm to serve as the Activation Manager or Activation Management Services Provider for its new Sugar Land campus (Project FPDC‑222355). The contractor will plan, coordinate, and execute the transition, activation, and move‑in phases for a 472,000‑sq‑ft, five‑story medical facility, ensuring that all systems, equipment, and spaces are ready for clinical and research use. The solicitation requires compliance with Texas HUB/VetHUB subcontracting goals, submission of detailed pricing, and adherence to a 550‑day pre‑activation schedule followed by a 180‑day activation schedule. The award value is limited to approximately $1.5‑$3 million, and the contract term may extend up to 60 months with possible extensions.
• Scope includes transition planning, risk‑mitigation, logistics, warehousing, activation scheduling, and post‑activation support.
• Mandatory deliverables: detailed activation schedule, risk‑mitigation plan, HUB Subcontracting Plan (0.20 % VetHUB goal), and separate pricing proposal (Criterion 9).
• Key dates: pre‑submittal conference April 9 2026, bid deadline April 30 2026, award notification July 2 2026, pre‑activation start August 7 2026, activation completion September 6 2028.