About this opportunity
AI summaryThe University of Washington seeks information from qualified research administration software and services suppliers to inform its institutional procurement strategy for replacing existing sponsored program and disclosure systems. The scope encompasses modules supporting grant and contract proposal development, routing, and review, award setup, post-award modifications, outgoing subawards, proposal and award budgets, advance spending, and non-award agreements. Eligibility requires onshore U.S. organizations available for work in Washington State that satisfy minimum qualifications, with work performed offsite. Suppliers must submit written questions using the question template via the Workday Strategic Sourcing website by November 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. Contractors must upload final responses in PDF or Word format through the same Workday portal by December 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST, referencing #1256129 and including implementation and annual licensing pricing models. Submissions must remain valid for a minimum of 180 days.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The University of Washington
- Solicitation No.
- 1256129
Scope of work
- Sponsored Programs proposal development, routing, and review
- System-to-system proposal submission to Grants.gov
- Outgoing subawards and non-award agreements management
- Award setup, modification requests, and advance budget requests
- Proposal budgets and award budgets
- Investigator disclosure management for COI, COC, and Outside Work
- Configurable forms, workflows, notifications, dashboards, and reporting
- Standard and custom RESTful web services and data integrations
Minimum qualifications
- Available for work in Washington State
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of Information addressing submission requirements
- Attachment B Confidentiality Statement
- Attachment C MWBE Response Form
Key dates
- RFI Released
- 11/04/2026
- Question submission Deadline
- 11/18/2026 11:59 PM PST
- RFI information submitted/closing date
- 12/02/2026 11:59 PM PST
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the University's Workday Strategic Sourcing website
- Instructions
- Submit information in PDF or Word format via https://university-of-washington.public-portal.us.workdayspend.com/ referencing # 1256129. Information must remain valid for at least 180 days.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Washington State
