1427924-event.pdf
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- Intent to Sole Source-Hands & Voices Director
- Solicitation number
- DPHHS-SolSour-2027-0691AV
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- Montana
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This is an Intent to Sole Source notice issued by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Office of Procurement and Contracts, on behalf of the Early Childhood and Family Support Division (ECFSD). The notice indicates the department's intention to award a sole source contract to Hands & Voices for a part-time FTE position supporting a Hands & Voices Director and parent advocacy training activities designed to enhance planning, performance, and maintenance of parent advocacy initiatives. The solicitation was released on August 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT with a question submission deadline and bid close date of August 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. Bids will remain sealed until the close date. Interested vendors who believe they can provide equivalent products or services meeting all stated requirements are invited to submit detailed descriptions of their offerings and raise any questions, comments, or clarification requests through the eMACS Q&A Board by the specified deadline. The contract is classified under commodity codes 2601 (Health Related - Audiology), 2603 (Health Related - Disabled Persons Equipment, Supplies & Services), and 2613 (Health Related - Medical Services).
No specific pricing terms, set asides, funding amounts, or contract term duration are detailed in this notice. The solicitation explicitly states this is not a request for competitive proposals but rather an opportunity for potential vendors to challenge the sole source justification or submit alternative solutions. Prospective vendors must complete prerequisites including review and acceptance of single point of contact information, the Letter of Intent to Sole Source document, and Q&A Board procedures. Responses should include complete company information and detailed written descriptions of how vendors can provide the requested services. The primary contact for the procurement is Ashley Valle at Ashley.Valle@mt.gov or +1 406-444-2602.
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14 August 2026
Intent to Sole Source-Hands & Voices Director The Department of Public Health and Human Services is intending to Sole Source with: Hands & Voices.
14 August 2026
Released 8/14/2026, 12:00 PM MDT Type Intent to Sole Source Open 8/14/2026, 2:00 PM MDT Number DPHHS-SolSour-2027-0691AV Close 8/28/2026, 2:00 PM MDT Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 8/28/2026, 2:00 PM MDT
Contacts Ashley Valle Ashley.Valle@mt.gov
Phone +1 406-444-2602
Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 2601 Health Related - Audiology 2603 Health Related - Disabled Persons Equipment, Supplies & Services 2613 Health Related - Medical Services
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The Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Procurement and Contracts is considering a request from Early Childhood and Family Support Division (ECFSD) to award a Sole Source contract to Hands & Voices to provide support a part-time FTE for a Hands & Voices Director position and parent advocacy training activities that will better support planning, performing, and maintaining parent advocacy activities.
**THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS**
Potential vendors who believe they can provide an equivalent product or service meeting all the requirements listed herein and are interested in providing it to the State of Montana are invited to provide a detailed description of their product or service.
Vendors shall use the Q&A Board in eMACS to present any questions, comments, or requests for clarification or interpretation of any information within this notice by the Question Submission Close Date deadline stated.
For assistance with eMACS functionality only, such as vendor registration or responding to events, please contact the eMACS Help Desk or refer to the eMACS Vendor Handbook at spsd.mt.gov/eMACS-resources.
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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1. Review and accept the Single Point of Contact information.
2. Vendors must read and accept the Letter of Intent to Sole Source. Interested vendors must complete their document in the Questions Section.
3. Review and accept the Q & A Board information.
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Buyer Attachments There are no Buyer Attachments added to this event.
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Questions Required Questions
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Instructions:
1.1 Provide your full company name, address, and phone number. In addition, list the contact(s) for your company who can answer questions regarding your submitted response. Include contact(s) name, phone number, and email address.
1.2 Interested vendors must respond with a thorough, detailed written response on how the vendor can provide the services listed within the Letter of Intent document attached to this question. Vendors will upload their document to this question.
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