Research Security Compliance and Training Coordination

This contract requires full alignment with the CHIPS Act’s research security provisions, focusing on the coordination and administration of compliance activities essential to safeguarding federally funded research. Key responsibilities include monitoring and documenting the completion of Research Security Training by all applicable personnel, ensuring timely and accurate submissions of Mandatory Foreign Travel and Related Program disclosures, and maintaining up-to-date, auditable records of all foreign affiliations tied to research activities. These tasks must be performed systematically to meet federal mandates and support institutional accountability. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Education, solicited under NAICS code 541610, which pertains to scientific research and development services. Proposals are due by October 1, 2026, and the work is expected to be performed in alignment with federal research security standards regardless of physical location. The nature of the effort demands rigorous attention to detail, procedural consistency, and the ability to interface with multiple stakeholders across research programs to ensure continuous compliance and readiness for audits or federal reviews. There is no set-aside designation, and performance is not tied to a specific geographic location.