Managed Secure Research Enclave and Compliance Services
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Issuing Agency
Clemson University
DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Clemson, South Carolina seeks a vendor to provide a managed, secure research enclave and integrated technical administration, cybersecurity, and compliance services for complex research and engineering workloads. The environment must support federally sponsored research involving controlled unclassified information, controlled technical information, export-controlled information, and restricted research information.
The initial environment is expected to support approximately 50 authorized research users across multiple research areas, including autonomy, robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, digital engineering, hypersonics, advanced materials and thermal protection, lasers, and directed energy. The vendor will also provide compliance support for responsibilities retained by the authority, including assistance with development, maintenance, documentation, evidence collection, and assessment readiness.
The anticipated contract period is one year.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due November 6, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $1,500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Clemson University. The work is located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Experienced provider of managed secure research environments and controlled information systems
- Expertise supporting controlled unclassified information, export-controlled information, and federally sponsored research
- Cybersecurity and compliance firm capable of documentation, evidence management, and assessment readiness support
- Experience with research and engineering workloads involving AI/ML, robotics, autonomy, digital engineering, or advanced defense technologies
- Ability to administer secure environments for approximately 50 authorized users
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