GSU Sole Brand for SAS Educational Suite Software

Purpose of Procurement
Pursuant to the State Purchasing Act (Official Code of Georgia Annotated 50-5-50 et seq.), this electronic Request for Quotes (eRFQ) is being issued to establish a contract for one year with 4-1 year renewal options with a qualified supplier who will provide SAS Education Analytical Suite Software to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by and on behalf of Georgia State University (hereinafter, the State Entity) as further described in this eRFQ.
Georgia State University's intent is to establish a contract with a qualified vendor who will provide SAS Education Analytical Software Suite.
License Agreement #08840.
Education Analytical Suite: 1 Large University (25001-35K)
SAS Enterprise Miner for Desktop: 1 Large University (25001-35K)
SAS Text Miner for Desktop: 1 Large University (25001-35K)
SAS/GIS: Unlimited
Education Analytical Suite: 25 Administrative Installs
Overview of the eRFQ Process
The objective of the eRFQ is to select one or more qualified suppliers to provide the goods and/or services outlined in this eRFQ to the State Entity.  This eRFQ process will be conducted to gather and evaluate responses from supplier for potential award.  All qualified suppliers are invited to participate by submitting responses, as further defined below.  After evaluating all suppliers¿ responses received prior to the closing date of this eRFQ and resolution of any contract exceptions, the preliminary results of the eRFQ process will be publicly announced, including the names of all participating suppliers and the evaluation results.  Subject to the protest process, final contract award(s) will be publicly announced thereafter.