International Foreign Student Recruitment and Enrollment Support

Sam Houston State University is seeking qualified vendors to develop and implement strategic initiatives aimed at attracting and enrolling international students into its academic programs, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and alignment with institutional objectives. The solicitation, numbered 753-SHSU-2026-RFP-550-SHSU, was posted on November 26, 2025, and requires all responses to be submitted electronically via the BearKatBuy Sourcing Director portal before the deadline of December 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST. Interested parties must register on the portal to access the full solicitation and associated documentation, which includes critical instructions, representations, and certifications that must be completed as part of the submission process. The contract falls under NAICS code 561311 and is categorized under State, Local, and Education (SLED) government procurement, with performance expected to occur in Texas. Vendors are expected to design and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies that support the university’s goals for international enrollment, though specific performance metrics, enrollment targets, or evaluation weights are not detailed in the publicly available excerpts. Compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations governing international student admissions, including immigration and visa requirements, is mandatory, though no specific regulations or standards are enumerated. Submissions must include current Unique Entity ID and CAGE code information, along with certifications regarding size status and socioeconomic qualifications, all verified through SAM.gov and submitted through the portal. Invoicing and payment will be processed electronically through BearKatBuy, and all contract administration functions, including oversight and reporting, are managed by SHSU’s Procurement Department. No contract value, period of performance, or option years are specified in the available information, and key details such as evaluation criteria, inspection procedures, special requirements, and point of contact for technical or contracting matters are accessible only through the full solicitation on the official portal.