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Research Compliance Legal Services

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Response Deadline10/29/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Research Compliance Legal Services subcontract for the University of Kansas requires a provider to deliver specialized legal counsel and compliance oversight for prime contractors managing research projects. The scope of work focuses on providing legal guidance regarding clinical trials, grant management, and federal key requirements. The selected provider must possess deep expertise in federal research regulations, clinical trial liability, and the complexities of grant funding compliance. Key deliverables include the provision of formal legal opinions, the execution of compliance audits, and detailed contract reviews for research grants. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541110. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 29, 2026.

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Legal compliance services for University of Kansas research projects due October 29, 2026.

Agency

University Of Kansas

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

KS, USA

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PostedOct 8

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Response DeadlineOct 29

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10/29/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 16 days

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Performs legal counsel and compliance oversight for prime contractors on University of Kansas research projects. Provides legal guidance on Clinical Trials, Grant management, and Federal Key requirements. Expertise in federal research regulations, clinical trial liability, and grant funding compliance required. Delivers legal opinions, compliance audits, and contract reviews for research grants.

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