Intent to Sole Source Hartwig Okuma Lathe

Montana State University Procurement and Contract Services has issued an Intent to Sole Source notice, solicitation number MSU-SolSour-2027-0878, regarding the procurement of an Okuma LB2000EX-III lathe. The university is considering a request from the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department to award this contract specifically to Hartwig. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but it invites interested vendors to submit detailed written responses via the eMACS portal by October 22, 2026, at 2:30 PM MDT. Submitting vendors must provide comprehensive company information and a technical response detailing how they can provide the services outlined in the attached Letter of Intent. The contract administration specifies payment terms of 0% O, Net 30. Jeni Luft serves as the primary point of contact for this action, which was posted on October 15, 2026. No specific contract value, delivery schedule, or evaluation weights have been disclosed in the provided documentation.