Louisiana Board of Regents Research Equipment Acquisition for Competitive Transformation RFP 2026
Louisiana Board of Regents | State of LouisianaState · Baton Rouge, LA- Due
- Dec 16, 2026
- 32 days left
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jessica Patton
- (225) 342-4253
The 30-second brief
The Louisiana Materials Design Alliance (LAMDA), an NSF EPSCoR RII Track-1 project, solicits proposals for LAMDA Supplemental Funding: Research Equipment Acquisition for Competitive Transformation (REACT) to support STEM research projects designed to build and strengthen the fundamental research capacity and competitiveness of Louisiana's universities. This is a one-time supplemental funding program directed toward researchers at the threshold of becoming competitive on a consistent basis in Federal and external R&D marketplaces, or those seeking to maintain competitive status. Awards will partially fund purchases of small research equipment at a maximum of $20,000, and institutions must provide a minimum 20% cost match in cash. Proposals due December 16, 2026, 4:30 PM Central Time, with questions due November 25, 2026. Submissions must be uploaded as a single PDF document through the LOGAN system.
Scientific merit, and potential for overcoming identified barriers using REACT funding (40%), Existing capabilities to implement the project and shared usage for capacity building (25%), Potential to achieve national competitiveness for external funding (25%), Alignment with Louisiana Science and Technology Plan (10%)
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Summary
The Louisiana Materials Design Alliance (LAMDA), an NSF EPSCoR RII Track-1 project, solicits proposals for LAMDA Supplemental Funding: Research Equipment Acquisition for Competitive Transformation (REACT) to support STEM research projects designed to build and strengthen the fundamental research capacity and competitiveness of Louisiana's universities.
This is a one-time supplemental funding program directed toward researchers at the threshold of becoming competitive on a consistent basis in Federal and external R&D marketplaces, or those seeking to maintain competitive status. Awards will partially fund purchases of small research equipment at a maximum of $20,000, and institutions must provide a minimum 20% cost match in cash. Proposals due December 16, 2026, 4:30 PM Central Time, with questions due November 25, 2026. Submissions must be uploaded as a single PDF document through the LOGAN system.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Scientific merit, and potential for overcoming identified barriers using REACT funding (40%), Existing capabilities to implement the project and shared usage for capacity building (25%), Potential to achieve national competitiveness for external funding (25%), Alignment with Louisiana Science and Technology Plan (10%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Cover page
- NSF demographic survey
- Project Description
- References
- Budget
- Budget justification/explanation
- Letter of Commitment for cash cost share
- Biosketch
- Submit to
- http://web.laregents.org
- Duration
- 6 months
- Scope location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Reported agency
- Louisiana Board of Regents
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Louisiana Board of Regents | State of Louisiana?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 16, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: http://web.laregents.org. For questions, contact Jessica Patton.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Louisiana Board of Regents | State of Louisiana in LA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jessica Patton at (225) 342-4253. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Scientific merit, and potential for overcoming identified barriers using REACT funding (40%), Existing capabilities to implement the project and shared usage for capacity building (25%), Potential to..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 16, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover page, NSF demographic survey, Project Description, References, Budget, Budget justification/explanation, Letter of Commitment for cash cost share, Biosketch. Review the full document from Louisiana Board of Regents | State of Louisiana for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
