Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. Clemson requires specific research related functions (technology transfer, economic development, startup incubation, licensing of continuing ed programs and related services) to be performed by a 3rd party due to current limitations restricting/prohibiting Clemson from adequately doing so under current law (e.g. choice of law, prohibition to holding of equity, contracting for patenting services, indemnification, financing, access to funds not available to public entities, etc...). For certain functions, Further, these services must be closely aligned with the Universities goals which would be impossible with any for profit supplier that by definition would have conflicting goals. Currently CURF as a 509(a)(3) not-for-profit is the only entity structured to support the University in this direct manner and thus this contract is a sole source procurement.
