Intent to Sole Source Hartwig Okuma Lathe

Montana State University's Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering has issued an Intent to Sole Source notice, solicitation number MSU-SolSour-2027-0873, to procure an Okuma LB2000EX-III lathe from Hartwig. Posted on October 15, 2026, the notice serves as an invitation for other potential vendors to demonstrate if they can provide an equivalent product. Interested parties must submit a detailed response via the eMACS portal by October 30, 2026, at 9:30 AM MDT. Required submissions include comprehensive company information and a detailed capability statement explaining how the vendor can meet the requirements outlined in the attached Letter of Intent. While this is not a formal request for competitive proposals, the university is seeking technical descriptions from vendors who believe they can offer a comparable solution. The contract administration specifies payment terms of 0% O, Net 30. Jeni Luft is listed as the primary point of contact for this action. No specific contract value, delivery schedule, or formal evaluation weights have been disclosed, as the primary intent is to validate the sole source justification for the specified Okuma lathe.