STC SAS

The State of South Carolina's Office of State Procurement is soliciting a Statewide Term Contract (STC) for SAS Analytics Software & Solutions, numbered 5400022025, targeting public procurement units statewide including state agencies and local governmental entities. The comprehensive procurement seeks to establish a master contract covering five primary categories: SAS software licensing, annual software renewal maintenance, on-site and off-site education/training, professional services (including installation, configuration, development, and customization), and hosting services such as SaaS and managed application services. Offerors must submit their most recent manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) lists with detailed SKU numbers and propose the highest discount percentages across categories, along with hourly rates for six specific labor classifications ranging from Technical Consultant to Expert Consultant. The solicitation requires an authorization letter from SAS confirming the offeror's authorized reseller status, dated within 45 days of the opening date. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid conference on January 26, 2022, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with offeror questions due by 5:00 PM that same day, and the final offer submission deadline set for February 22, 2022, at 11:00 AM, with award notifications expected on February 28, 2022.

The contract will be awarded to the most responsible and responsive bidder, with a mandatory one percent administrative services fee calculated on total sales and remitted quarterly to Procurement Services. The initial contract term spans one year from March 10, 2022, with potential for four additional one-year renewals, creating a maximum possible contract period of five years through March 9, 2027. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, offerors must demonstrate financial capability and submit comparable contract information and an executive summary. Pricing will remain fixed during the initial contract term, with subsequent renewal term price adjustments limited to the Consumer Price Index for "Other Goods and Services" and subject to procurement officer approval. The contract mandates statewide use for South Carolina governmental bodies, with optional participation for local public procurement units. A prerequisite for contract performance includes executing a Cloud Services Agreement and Software Licensing Agreement between the State and SAS, which must remain in effect throughout the contract duration. While specific award values were not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests significant potential contract value across software licensing, professional services, and ongoing maintenance.