- Org
- StateOfMontana
- Type
- RFP
- Title
- Product Development Support
- Number
- MSU RFP 26-25
- Source
- MT_EMACS
- Status
- Open
- Event Id
- 1395781
- Open Str
- 6/10/2026, 2:00 PM MDT
- Pdf Text
- 10 July 2026
Product Development Support
MSU MilTech is seeking to establish contracts for task-order-based support across four service areas: durable soft
goods manufacturing, product development, product evaluation, and lab testing.
10 July 2026
Open 6/10/2026 2:00 PM MDT Type Request for Proposal
Close 7/29/2026 2:00 PM MDT Number MSU RFP 26-25
Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 7/29/2026 2:00 PM MDT
Payment
Terms 0% 0, Net 30
10 July 2026
Contacts
Connor Markus
connor.markus@montana.edu
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Commodity Codes
Commodity Code Description
5503 Military - Target Parts & Accessories
1301 Dry Goods (Textiles, Linens, Etc.) - Supplies
1504 Engineering - Services
1505 Engineering - Supplies
3003 Laboratory - Services
4704 Testing Equipment - Services
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Montana State University is seeking qualified contractors with expertise in durable soft goods systems
manufacturing, product development, product evaluation support, and lab testing to support project needs and
deliverables across the MilTech teams. Interested contractors must have the capability, knowledge, and
experience to provide these services under the direction of MSU MilTech staff. MilTech is seeking responses to
this RFP to evaluate contractor experience, capabilities, and qualifications for potential contract awards.
Proposals are requested from vendors capable of supporting the development, refinement, production,
evaluation, and testing of products, systems, materials, and equipment. MilTech may provide specific service
requirements or guidance, or may rely on contractors to apply their expertise to support the direction of contract
work. Work will be issued through individual Task Orders under Master Contracts established with one or more
qualified contractors.
The services should address the following Scope of Work categories:
Category A: Durable Soft Goods Systems Manufacturing
Category B: Product Development
Category C: Product Evaluation Support
Category D: Lab Testing
Vendors may respond to one, two, three, or all four service categories. All categories require a minimum of one
year of experience, and vendors must provide references for projects of similar scope for each category for
which they wish to be considered. MilTech anticipates awarding contracts to one or more offerors in each
defined service category, at MilTech’s discretion.
The MilTech department at Montana State University is a DoD, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of
Technology Transition Partnership Intermediary and provides hands-on product design, prototyping, technology
scouting, and manufacturing assistance to DoD Program Offices and non-traditional defense suppliers and small
companies in order to transition innovative technology to the US warfighter rapidly, reliably, and cost-
effectively.
Description
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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1. Review and accept the single point of contact information.
2. Review and accept the University's instructions for submitting a proposal.
3. Review and accept the contract term.
4. Review and accept our RFP general information.
5. Review and accept the University's insurance requirements.
6. Review and accept the instructions and schedule for the Offerors' Questions and University's Response.
7. Please review and accept the University's acceptance terms.
8. Review and accept the minimum score requirement.
9. Review and accept the University's Right to Investigate and Reject clause.
10. Review and accept the University's Cooperative Purchasing Clause.
11. Review and accept the University's Mandatory Requirements clause.
12. Review and accept the University's Debarment clause.
13. Review and accept the US National Security clause.
14. Review and accept the University's export control language.
15. Review and accept the Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.
16. Review and accept the Special Security Requirement.
17. Review and accept the MilTech Contract and Task Order Special Information
18.
Please review and accept Montana State University's contract standard terms and conditions identified
herein. Bidders requesting additions or exceptions to the standard terms and conditions must submit them
to the procurement officer by the Q&A deadline. The University reserves the right to address nonmaterial
requests for exceptions to the standard terms and conditions and contract language with the lowest bidder
during contract negotiation.
19.
Review and accept the Sample Contract found in the Buyer Attachment section of this RFP. Requests for
additions or exceptions to the Contract terms, including any necessary licenses, or any added provisions
must be submitted to the Procurement Officer referenced above by the date for receipt of questions, as
stated in the Schedule of Events. Any request must be accompanied by an explanation of why the
exception is being sought and what specific effect it will have on the Offeror’s ability to respond to the RFP
or perform the Contract. The University will make any final determination of changes to the standard terms
and conditions and/or contract.
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Buyer Attachments
1. RFP 26-25 Attachment 1 Scope of Work.pdf
2. RFP 26-25 Attachment 2 Cost Proposal_Updated.pdf
3. RFP 26-25 Attachment 3 Evaluation Criteria.pdf
4. RFP 26-25 Attachment 4 Draft Contract.pdf
5. PD-78MIL_MilTech_Standard_Terms_&_Conditions_rev_11.20.2023msuLC.pdf
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1: General
Instructions:
1.1 I understand it is my responsibility to check the Public Q&A board before submitting my
proposal.
1.2 I understand that to ensure my questions will be answered, they should be submitted to
the public Q&A board by 06/24/2026 02:00 PM. Questions may be submitted after this
deadline but there is no guarantee that late questions will be answered.
1.3 Submit a current W-9.
1.4 Provide company name used on invoices.
1.5 Provide complete remit to address for payments if it differs from the address on the W-9.
1.6 Provide contact information for the contract liaison: __________ is Contractor's liaison.
(Address): (City, State, ZIP): Telephone: Cell Phone: Fax: E-mail:
1.7 Provide name, title and email address for Contract signatory.
1.8 The University routes Contracts for signature via DocuSign. Please provide names &
emails for additional personnel that should receive a copy of the Contract within your
company, other than the Contract’s liaison or signatory stated above.
1.9
Equal Pay for Montana Women. Executive Order No. 12-2016 promoting equal pay for
Montana women directs the Department of Administration to include incentives in the
RFP process for contractors who engage in best practices to promote wage
transparency. These best practices include the following:
(a)posting salary ranges in employment listings;
(b)certifying that the contractor will not ask about wage history in employee interviews;
(c)certifying that the contractor will not retaliate or discriminate against employees who
discuss or disclose their wages in the workplace.
Offeror indicating it will comply with Executive Order No. 12-2016 will receive 5% bonus
points available. Offerors who do not comply will not receive the bonus points. Bonus
points received do not count towards minimum passing score, if applicable.
1.10
I understand that any and all costs associated with my product or service must be
disclosed in my proposal. Any and all costs not disclosed in my proposal will be
deemed non-applicable. I understand the University is not liable to pay any cost that
was not disclosed in my proposal.
1.11 I understand if awarded the Contract, I will be required to register in SmartBuyMSU,
Montana State University's e-procurement solution powered by Jaggaer.
1.12 Provide contact information for the Supplier Registration Information: is
Accounting/Financial liaison. (Address): (City, State, ZIP): Telephone: Cell Phone: Fax:
E-mail
Group 2: Evaluation Criteria
Instructions:
2.1 I understand the RFP will be evaluated based on the scoring criteria as found in the
Buyer Attachment section of this RFP.
Group 3: Requirements
Instructions:
3.1
References: Upload a single document that includes a minimum of three (3) references
from past projects directly relevant to the tasks noted in each applicable Service
Category Description in the Scope of Work.
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References must be for individuals or entities with whom the Offeror has worked on
projects of similar scope as specified in the applicable Service Category. Each Service
Category being considered must have references submitted for evaluation. Montana
State University reserves the right to contact each reference as necessary to evaluate
the proposal.
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*If responding to multiple categories, upload a single document with clearly separate,
complete responses, identifying the applicable Service Category for each section in
your response.
3.2
Past Projects: Upload a single document that includes description of relevant past
projects that clearly demonstrate company experience with all the requirements
described in each Service Category Description in the Scope of Work.
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*If responding to multiple categories, upload a single document with clearly separate,
complete responses, identifying the applicable service category for each section in your
response.
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3.3
Narrative Statement: Upload a single document that includes a general narrative
statement explaining how long the company has been in the business of providing
services similar to those requested in each applicable Service Category Description in
the Scope of Work.
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*If responding to multiple categories, upload a single document with clearly separate,
complete responses, identifying the applicable Service Category for each section in
your response.
3.4
Key Personnel: Upload a single document that includes resumes or summaries of
qualifications, work experience, certifications, education, skills, and other relevant
information for all key personnel who will be involved with any aspect of the contract.
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The document must emphasize previous experience similar to the services requested
in each applicable Service Category Description in the Scope of Work.
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*If responding to multiple categories, upload a single document with clearly separate,
complete responses, identifying the applicable Service Category for each section in
your response.
Group 4: Verification of Nondiscrimination Against Firearms Entities/Trade Associations.
Instructions:
Offeror’s certification is made in compliance with and in reference to 30-20-301, MCA and the
terms defined therein. If Offeror determines the provisions of 30-20-301, MCA do not apply to
Offeror or the contract to be awarded under this RFP, Offeror shall submit a statement setting forth
in detail the basis for such determination.
4.1
Offeror does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is
awarded under this solicitation; and b. Offeror will not discriminate against a firearm
entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is awarded as a
result of this solicitation.
4.2 The Contractor determines the provisions of 30-20-301, MCA do not apply to the
contract, the Contractor shall submit a statement setting forth in detail the basis for
such determination.
4.3 Please confirm whether you are a governmental entity, are not a “company” that exists
to make a profit or are a company with fewer than 10 full-time employees.
Group 5: AI Usage
Instructions:
5.1 Was artificial intelligence technology used in the development or completion of any
portion of this proposal?
5.2
Identify the portion(s) of the proposal that were developed using AI, and provide a
detailed response used to ensure that all AI-generated content has been reviewed and
validated by a named human subject-matter expert who claims responsibility for
accuracy.
Group 6: Agreement Acceptance and Exceptions
Instructions:
6.1
Offerors requesting additions or exceptions to University Terms and Conditions shall upload them
as an attachment using the and detail why its being sought, and what specific impacts it will have
on their ability to respond to the RFP. In order for exceptions to be considered they must be
explicitly stated, supported by sufficient justification, and included in the Offeror’s initial proposal
submission. Exceptions submitted after deadline will not be considered. The University will make
any final decisions related to the terms and conditions. ----- University Terms and Conditions can
be found in the "Buyer Attachments" Section on the lefthand side of this eMACS RFP post:
PD-78MIL_MilTech_Standard_Terms_&_Conditions_rev_11.20.2023msuLC
6.2
Offerors requesting additions or exceptions to Draft Contract shall upload them as an attachment
and detail why its being sought, and what specific impacts it will have on their ability to respond to
the RFP. In order for exceptions to be considered they must be explicitly stated, supported by
sufficient justification, and included in the Offeror’s initial proposal submission. Exceptions
submitted after deadline will not be considered. The University will make any final decisions
related to the terms and conditions. ----- RFP 26-25 Draft Contract can be found in the "Buyer
Attachments" Section on the lefthand side of this eMACS RFP post: RFP 26-25 Attachment 4
Draft Contract
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
1. Hourly Rate Proposal
# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery
S1 Hourly Rate for Category A Services: Durable Soft Goods
Systems Manufacturing 1 HR - Hour
The resulting contract(s) for vendors awarded under this RFP
will reflect a single hourly rate per Service Category. Hourly rate
should be inclusive of all costs to complete the services.
S2 Hourly Rate for Category B: Product Development 1 HR - Hour
The resulting contract(s) for vendors awarded under this RFP
will reflect a single hourly rate per Service Category. Hourly rate
should be inclusive of all costs to complete the services.
S3 Hourly Rate for Category C: Product Evaluation Support 1 HR - Hour
The resulting contract(s) for vendors awarded under this RFP
will reflect a single hourly rate per Service Category. Hourly rate
should be inclusive of all costs to complete the services.
S4 Hourly Rate for Category D: Lab Testing 1 HR - Hour
The resulting contract(s) for vendors awarded under this RFP
will reflect a single hourly rate per Service Category. Hourly rate
should be inclusive of all costs to complete the services.
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- Close Str
- 7/29/2026, 2:00 PM MDT
- Contact Name
- Connor Markus
- Description
- MSU MilTech is seeking to establish contracts for task-order-based support across four service areas: durable soft goods manufacturing, product development, product evaluation, and lab testing.
- Contact Email
- connor.markus@montana.edu
- Sci Docs Fetched
- Yes
