What the buyer needs
AI summaryMiami University is requesting proposals from market research firms to study the market for four SIGHT technologies and help write a commercialization plan for Track 3 of the SIGHT project. This opportunity excludes advertising, social media campaigns, or other marketing communications, and the contractor must perform all work and maintain all project data within the United States without subcontracting. Only USA organizations are eligible to submit bids for this offsite work, and suppliers with Ohio employees must carry active Ohio workers' compensation coverage. Bidders must submit written inquiries by November 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST and submit their final proposals electronically through the IonWave portal by December 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of work
- Study the market for four SIGHT technologies: AI agent with RAG, web-based VR training, digital twins, and AR training
- Identify possible customers, market sizes, and sales channels divided by industry (NAICS code)
- Deliver a competitor and pricing analysis, including a pricing model spreadsheet
- Recommend prices and business models for each technology, including custom training and full shop floor training
- Co-write the Track 3 commercialization plan with Miami University
- Provide a letter of commitment for Miami's WSIC grant application
- Exclude social media campaigns, advertising, or other marketing communications
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications | Not specified |
| Supplier personnel credentials | Not specified |
| Supplier's references | Not specified |
| Services being offered by the Supplier, as requested in the Scope of Work | Not specified |
| Supplier's compliance with the terms, conditions and specifications of the RFP | Not specified |
| Presentation and / or Interview, if requested | Not specified |
| Responses to requested service scenarios as indicated in the Scope of Work | Not specified |
| Sustainability Questionnaire | Not specified |
| Proposed cost, compared with the quality of the services | Not specified |
| Ohio presence (offices, facilities, staff, or customers in Ohio) | Not specified |
| Ability to meet the WSIC grant requirements in Section 4.14 | Not specified |
| Experience with market research for industrial technology, training, or software products | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid and appropriate business license, as well as all required local, state, and federal licenses
- No unresolved findings for recovery under Ohio Revised Code §9.24
- Active Ohio workers’ compensation coverage if the supplier has employees in Ohio
- Good standing with the Ohio Secretary of State
- No subcontracting permitted under WSIC grant rules
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Offering Form signed by an authorized member of the firm
- Cost proposal itemized by deliverable, person hours/rates, other costs, and fiscal year totals
- Answers to Section 2.2 questions (one page or less each)
- At least two references for similar projects
- Short bios for each named key person
- Signed statement agreeing to Section 4.14 WSIC grant requirements
- Responses to Sustainability Questions
- List of potential conflicts of interest
- Deviations and exceptions statement on letterhead (if applicable)
- Commitment letter for WSIC application
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic Bidding process
- Instructions
- Submitted online via https://miamiu-ohiousourcing.ionwave.net/Login.aspx