Request for Proposal (RFP) UTS/A129 ENTERPRISE RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION PLATFORM (eRA)

The University of Texas System Supply Chain Alliance, via UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, is seeking one or more preferred suppliers to deliver a cloud‑based Enterprise Research Administration (eRA) platform. The solution must support the full research lifecycle—including pre‑award proposal development, post‑award management, compliance workflows, and associated professional services—for Alliance members and affiliates. Proposals are to be submitted through the Jaggaer e‑Sourcing portal, with a mandatory registration process. A virtual pre‑proposal conference on 11 Sep 2026 is optional but encouraged. The anticipated contract value is approximately $70 million. • Cloud‑based eRA software (SaaS) covering pre‑award to post‑award functions • Integration with research compliance and reporting workflows • Ongoing professional services (implementation, training, support) • Open to multiple preferred suppliers; selection based on technical merit and cost • Submission via Jaggaer; deadline 13 Oct 2026 (3 PM CT)