Preferred Lenders for US Students

Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) has issued a public Request for Information (RFI) seeking qualified contractors to provide goods and/or services related to “Preferred Lenders for US Students.” The university is gathering market data and capabilities to potentially develop a future procurement for financial products or services that support U.S. students seeking preferred lending options. Contractors must submit their responses through the ISUBid online system by the close date, answer any questions by the question cut‑off date, and comply with Iowa procurement rules. No specific technical specifications or contract length are disclosed in the RFI. • RFI number: RFQ‑1001486, issued 10/13/2026, closing 11/09/2026. • Primary contact: Jamie Albertsen (email provided). • Required submission via ISUBid; all questions due 10/27/2026. • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or award date indicated. • Contractors must be registered vendors in ISU’s procurement system. • Preference may be given to products/services produced within Iowa, unless federal funds apply. • The solicitation is informational only; no commitment to award a contract.