Sponsored Programs Lifecycle Assessment Service

The issuing agency is seeking a higher-education research administration vendor to conduct a comprehensive, high-level assessment of sponsored programs activities across the full lifecycle of externally funded projects. The project covers evaluating the effectiveness of proposal development specialists in supporting concept development, sponsor alignment, and proposal planning. The selected vendor will also review the tools, templates, and processes used to support early-stage proposal development. The scope of work requires assessing negotiation workflows, including turnaround times and escalation pathways. The agency needs an evaluation of processes for account setup, budget loading, and the communication of award conditions. The assessment must identify opportunities to improve the timeliness, accuracy, and clarity of award setup, while also reviewing active award management and cross-unit coordination and communication. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The work may be performed either onsite or offsite. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget, and bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 15, 2026.