SAS Educational Analytical Suite Annual Licensing

The University of South Carolina is issuing a sole‑source notice to procure an annual software licensing, maintenance, and support agreement for the SAS Educational Analytical Suite. The contract will cover campus‑wide usage of SAS software, including updates, technical support, and access to analytical modules for statistical analysis and predictive modeling. This agreement ensures continued operation of the SAS platform for one academic year. • Scope: Annual licensing, maintenance, and support for the SAS Educational Analytical Suite. • Value: $70,946 for the 12‑month period July 2026 – June 2027. • Sole‑source justification: Required under S.C. Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560; the university is the sole purchaser of this specialized software.