Contract: #MHEC-07012023
The SAS Institute offers a powerful combination of versatile software, expert consulting services, and managed cloud services to help institutions make data-driven decisions effectively and efficiently. The SAS contract includes tiered SAS Institute software product bundles, allowing institutions to tailor the functionality and pricing to their unique situations. The software offerings encompass a wide range of capabilities, including data access, integration, preparation, quality, visualization, reporting, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and more.
To further support institutions, SAS Institute offers consulting services backed by experienced consultants who leverage data and analytics. These services help institutions evaluate opportunities, design effective analytics strategies, and implement appropriate technology solutions. The packaged consulting engagements cover various aspects, such as modernization services, quick start services, analytic labs, and model tuning, all aimed at optimizing the value and efficiency of their analytics programs.
SAS Institute provides the option for eligible institutions to host their SAS Institute software within the SAS Institute Azure tenant. This cloud service includes SLA management, 24/7 operational support, software administration, and comprehensive management over architecture, incidents, performance, service, security, and project management. With SAS Institute managing the hosting and maintenance, institutions can focus their IT resources on other critical projects while ensuring their analytics program remains up-to-date and efficient.
Contract Terms & Eligibility
Effective July 1, 2023–June 30, 2026, and may be renewed for four additional years.
Eligible to higher education institutions (public and private not-for-profit), K-12 districts and schools, cities, counties, local subdivisions, and state government in MHEC, NEBHE, SREB, and WICHE member states.