When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 17, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The work is located in Houston, Texas, United States.

Direct Response Fundraising, Strategy, Creative, and Growth Services (Due December 4, 2026)

SUMMARY

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide direct response fundraising strategy, creative development, audience growth, and campaign execution support.

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DESCRIPTION

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center requests proposals from qualified and experienced firms to provide direct response fundraising strategy, creative development, audience growth, campaign execution support, and other related services. The scope includes offline and online strategy, creative development, paid advertising, and campaign management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must submit a completed Form 1295 for contracts exceeding $1M
Must develop and administer a Subcontracting Plan (HSP) in accordance with MD Anderson's Policy on Utilization of Historically Underutilized Businesses
Must provide a completed Voluntary Accessible Product Template for EIT acquisitions
Must provide three client references
Must provide case studies comparable to UT MD Anderson in program scale, multichannel complexity, or healthcare/research mission

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TIMELINE

RFP Published Date: November 3rd, 2026

Pre-submittal Conference: November 10th, 2026

Supplier Questions Submission End date: November 17th, 2026

Supplier Questions & Answer Published date: November 24th, 2026

RFP Close Date: December 4th, 2026

Short-List Presentations and/or Demonstrations: January - February 2027

Issuing Agency

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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Direct Response Fundraising, Strategy, Creative, and Growth Services