Notice of Intent to Sole Source Research Administration System

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences plans to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Kuali for the acquisition of a Research Administration System software license, along with associated data migration services and ongoing technical support. The contract includes a base year and four optional years, allowing for extended use and support over a potential five-year period. The scope focuses exclusively on Kuali’s RAS platform to streamline research administration functions at the university. This procurement is being conducted without competition due to the unique suitability of Kuali’s system to meet the institution’s specific requirements. The contract opportunity is identified under solicitation number USU_NoticeOfIntent_RAS and was posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 19, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 541519 for other computer-related services and is managed by the Department of Defense through the USUHS office located in Bethesda, Maryland. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Christopher White, reachable via email. There is no set-aside designation for small businesses or other categories, and the place of performance is in Bethesda, Maryland, where the university operates and will implement the system.