- Org
- StateOfMontana
- Type
- RFP
- Title
- Maritime & Experimentation Support
- Number
- MSU-RFP-27-04
- Source
- MT_EMACS
- Status
- Open
- Event Id
- 1419061
- Open Str
- 10/16/2026, 2:00 PM MDT
- Pdf Text
- 16 October 2026
Maritime & Experimentation Support
MSU Miltech is seeking services for Maritime Maintenance and Repair, Maritime Experimentation and Evaluation,
and Maritime Training.
16 October 2026
Open 10/16/2026, 2:00 PM MDT Type Request for Proposal
Close 11/17/2026, 2:00 PM MST Number MSU-RFP-27-04
Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 11/17/2026, 2:00 PM MST
Payment
Terms 0% 0, Net 30
16 October 2026
Contacts
Connor Markus
connor.markus@montana.edu
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Commodity Codes
Commodity Code Description
5116 Vehicles - Repairs/Maintenance
1502 Engineering - Equipment
1505 Engineering - Supplies
5039 Transportation Goods & Services - Transportation-related Contracted Services
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Description
Montana State University is seeking qualified contractors with expertise in service for Maritime and
Experimentation Services 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.
Services will be issued through individual Task Orders under Master Contracts established after
awarding of this RFP.
The services should address the following Scope of Work categories:
• Category A: Maritime Boat Hull, Motor, & Engine Maintenance
• Category B: Maritime Electronic & System Repairs
• Category C: Maritime Marina-Type Services Support
• Category D: Maritime Over-the-Road Transportation Support
• Category E: Maritime Exercise Planning Support
• Category F: Maritime Training Support
Vendors may respond to any and all service categories. All categories require a minimum of five years 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 DoW, Office of the Secretary of War, 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.
Required to View Event
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 Mandatory Requirements clause.
11. Review and accept the University's Debarment clause.
12. Review and accept the US National Security clause.
13. Review and accept the University's export control language.
14. Review and accept the Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.
15. Review and accept the Special Security Requirement.
16. Review and accept the MilTech Contract and Task Order Special Information,
17. Please review and accept Montana State University's University Terms and Conditions found in the "Buyer
Attachments" Section
18.
Review and accept the attached Contract. 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. Attachment+1+Scope+of+Work+-+RFP+27-04+Maritime.docx
2. Attachment+2+Cost+Proposal+-+RFP+27-04+Maritime.docx
3. Attachment+3+Evaluation+Criteria+-+RFP+27-04+Maritime.docx
4. PD-78MIL_MilTech_Standard_Terms_&_Conditions_rev_11.20.2023msuLC.pdf
5. MSU-RFP-27-04 Maritime Contract Draft.docx
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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 Tuesday 10/27/2026 at 2pm MST. 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 contact information for the contract liaison: __________ is Contractor's liaison.
(Address): (City, State, ZIP): Telephone: Cell Phone: Fax: E-mail:
1.5 Provide name, title and email address for Contract signatory.
1.6 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.
1.7 I understand if awarded the Contract, I will be required to register in SmartBuyMSU,
Montana State University's e-procurement solution powered by Jaggaer.
1.8 Provide contact information for the Supplier Registration Information: is
Accounting/Financial liaison. (Address): (City, State, ZIP): Telephone: Cell Phone: Fax:
E-mail
Group 2: Requirements
Instructions:
2.1 Indicate which Service Category(ies) you are responding to
2.2
Upload a minimum of three (3) references that have used the services of the type
proposed in this RFP, preferably within the last three (3) years. These references may
be contacted to verify Offeror’s ability to perform the contract. The University reserves
the right to use any information or additional references deemed necessary to establish
the ability of the Offeror to perform the conditions of the contract. Negative references
may be grounds for proposal disqualification. 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.
2.3
Mandatory and Preferred Experience: Upload a single document that describes the
Offeror’s ability to meet the specification detailed in Attachment 1: Scope of Work
(Found in Buyer Attachments) for each Category you are responding to. Provide
information on their ability to meet each of these specifications.
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.
2.4
Past Projects and Company Profile: Upload a single document that specifies how long
the individual/company submitting the proposal has been in the business of providing
supplies and/or services similar to those requested in this RFP and under what
company name. Offeror should provide a complete description of any relevant past
projects, including the supply/service type and dates the supplies and/or services were
provided.
2.5
Key Personnel: Upload a single document containing resumes or summary of
qualifications, work experience, certifications, education, skills, etc. which emphasizes
previous experience for key personnel who will be involved with the Responded
Categories contract services.
2.6 Scenario Cost Proposal: Upload total fixed-cost estimate for each Scenario of your
Responded Categories and includes supporting Price Information such as labor rates,
hourly costs, unit pricing, materials, etc
Group 3: Evaluation Criteria
Instructions:
3.1 I understand the RFP will be evaluated based on the scoring criteria found in the Buyer
Attachments section of this RFP.
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.
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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? [Does not impact score/awarding]
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. [Does not impact score/awarding]
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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- Close Str
- 11/17/2026, 2:00 PM MST
- Contact Name
- Connor Markus
- Description
- MSU Miltech is seeking services for Maritime Maintenance and Repair, Maritime Experimentation and Evaluation, and Maritime Training.
- Contact Email
- connor.markus@montana.edu
- Sci Docs Fetched
- Yes
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