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It was issued by Clemson University. The work is located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States.

Managed Secure Research Enclave and Compliance Services

SUMMARY

Clemson University is seeking a provider to deliver a managed, secure research environment and associated security and compliance services to support federally sponsored research involving restricted information.

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DESCRIPTION

Clemson University requires a managed, secure research environment capable of supporting federally sponsored research involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Controlled Technical Information (CTI), and export-controlled information. The selected offeror will provide an integrated operating capability combining secure enclave operations, security operations, compliance support, assessment readiness, and user support. The initial environment will support research in autonomy, robotics, AI/ML, digital engineering, hypersonics, advanced materials, and directed energy. The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a U.S. citizen or have U.S.-citizen-only personnel for access, administration, and support of the managed environment.
All infrastructure, systems, services, and data storage must be located and performed within the United States.
Must have supported at least three customer environments that achieved Final CMMC Level 2 certification.
Must provide an integrated managed-service model encompassing IT administration, cybersecurity monitoring, and compliance/GRC services.
Must be capable of supporting export-controlled information and ITAR/EAR requirements.
Must provide a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) version 2.3 or higher for proprietary software.
Must be able to integrate with Clemson-owned on-premises research computing and storage if Phase 2 is exercised.

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TIMELINE

The initial contract term is one year, with four optional one-year renewal periods.

Issuing Agency

Clemson University

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