Service Activities

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What Are Service Activities?

Service activities are the sale of goods and services produced through CU's research enterprise. These activities are related to the research endeavor but do not include scientific investigation or conclusions. The labs and personnel used are normally engaged in research, development, and creative works, yet have excess capacity to handle services for external entities.

A formal contract is required when a department receives money in exchange for services to external customers, and activities must be determined eligible by the OCG Service Contracts team ("OCG Services") before a contract can be put in place.

Types of Service Activities

There are two ways to contract a service activity: as a Sponsored Service Project ("SSP") or Rate-Based Service Activity ("RBSA"). It is important to make the proper distinction up-front, as the contracting method will heavily impact many administrative functions for the life of the award.

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Rate-Base Service Activity (RBSA)

SCOPE

Repeatable - SOW does not change significantly between customers.
Can be offered to internal and external customers.

BUDGET

Priced as average rate / menu / catalog pricing
Rates are certified by Budget and Fiscal Planning (BFP).
GAIR is built into rates (no F&A is charged).

ADMINISTRATION

Formal proposal not required.
Invoicing and payment collection is managed by the department via fund 28 or 29.

How Do I Request a Contract?

Next steps will depend on whether the activity is an RBSA or SSP.

Rate-Base Service Activity (RBSA)

Set up RBSA with OCG Services.
If the customer sends you contract documents, email OCG Services.
If CU will be drafting the agreement, fill out the to initiate a request.

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