We have looked into it.  Also, I believe the University of Florida has some
experience with this.  The terms of the contract you have to enter to become a
GSA supplier are not university friendly and as I understand it - not
negotiable.  I am still receiving pressure for us to enter into such an
arrangement.  I have not pursued it yet simply because my plate is full with
other things that I do know how to handle.

At 03:18 PM 7/8/02 -0500, you wrote:
>HELP!  Have any other state supported institutions been requested to
>acquire GSA grantor/contractor status?  We have received such an inquiry
>from an air force research lab before a multi-million dollar award can be
>made...
>
>We have done some initial research into this process, and so far it appears
>to be very cumbersome and involved.  I'm curious if other institutions have
>gone through this...
>
>Please reply either to the list or to me directly at
>xxxxxx@ndsu.nodak.edu, or feel free to call me at (701) 231-9608.
>
>Your help is greatly appreciated!
>
>Val Kettner
>Assistant Vice President
>Sponsored Programs Administration
>North Dakota State University
>
>
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