SLED Opportunity · MARYLAND · MARYLAND
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UMGC seeks firms for branded merchandise management services including product sourcing, e-commerce management, fulfillment, and retail operations for commencement events. Multiple awards possible with preference for cohesive program solutions.
All questions and inquiries regarding RFP 92317 must be directed to the Issuing Office, lisa.dillard@umgc.edu and eric.pfister@umgc.edu, no later than 11:00 AM ET on July 16, 2026. Please read the document carefully prior to submitting questions. Answers will be addressed in an addendum, and will be sent to all other Offerors, but without identification of the Inquirer. The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks qualified firms to provide Branded Merchandise Management Services in support of the Office of Marketing. Services include the end-to-end management of branded merchandise programs, including product sourcing, e-commerce site (“Gear Site”) management, fulfillment, and on-site retail operations during commencement events (“Grad Walk”). UMGC is seeking a partner(s) capable of delivering a cohesive, customer-focused merchandise program that enhances the overall brand experience for students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The selected contractor(s) will be responsible for providing well-defined, scalable solutions that support both ongoing merchandise needs and event-based sales. Offerors are expected to demonstrate clear and detailed approaches to program execution. UMGC may issue multiple awards under this solicitation. Awards may be made for one or both programs. UMGC prefers solutions that provide a cohesive, end-to-end approach across both programs to ensure a consistent user experience, operational efficiency, and overall program value.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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