Intent to Sole Source for Valin Corp.docx
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- Electric Lift Motor Products
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- MSU-SSJ-27-1
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- Montana
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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source from Montana State University Procurement & Contract Services for environmentally sealed electric motors to support the electric modification of an aircraft munitions lift truck. The procurement is considering an award to Valin Corporation for products meeting specific technical requirements, including environmentally sealed construction, operating temperature range of -40°F to 130°F, storage temperature range of -65°F to 160°F, IP65 water and dust protection rating, 2,450 lb. lifting capacity support, peak torque of 92 in-lb, and continuous torque of 55 in-lb. The university is accepting written comments from interested vendors who believe they can provide equivalent products and services meeting all stated requirements through the eMACS procurement system. The deadline for vendor responses is August 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MDT. This is a non-competitive procurement; however, if evidence indicates multiple sources are available, Montana State University reserves the right to issue a competitive solicitation. If no evidence is presented by the specified deadline, the university may proceed with the sole-source award to Valin Corporation.
Pricing terms are specified as Net 30 with no financing charges. No set-asides, incumbent information, or specific funding amounts are detailed in the notice. Valin Corporation is identified as the sole-source provider for this procurement. Interested vendors should submit detailed descriptions of their products or services through the eMACS system or direct inquiries to Connor Markus at connor.markus@montana.edu. The procurement is classified under commodities including aircraft equipment and parts, engineering equipment, professional services for aerospace transportation and technology projects, and electrical machinery and instruments.
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DATE: July 29, 2026 To All Interested Vendors:
Montana State University Procurement & Contract Services is considering a request from MilTech, to award a Sole Source product order to Valin Corporation for environmentally sealed electric motors for a munitions lift truck.
The determination of this Sole Source Purchase is based on the following requirements:
1. Environmentally sealed construction
2. Operating temperature range: -40°F to 130°F
3. Storage temperature range: -65°F to 160°F
4. Water and dust protection: IP65 rating
5. Capable of supporting a 2,450 lb. lifting capacity
6. Capable of driving the lift truck on an incline when loaded and unloaded
7. Peak torque: 92 in-lb
8. Continuous torque: 55 in-lb Procurement & Contract Services will accept written comments from potential vendors who believe they have the ability to provide an equivalent product and service, meeting all of the requirements listed above. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Vendors interested in providing this product and/or service to Montana State University are invited to provide a detailed description the product or service they can provide. Written comments must be received by 08/17/2026, 02:00 PM. Responses to this notice must be submitted within the eMACS procurement system. Questions can be submitted on the Q&A board in eMACS or directed to: Connor Markus connor.markus@montana.edu A determination by the University not to compete this proposed purchase based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the University. If evidence presented reveals that more than one source is available to provide the product/services, the University may issue a competitive solicitation. If no evidence is presented in the timeframe specified, the University may proceed to award to Valin Corporation Thank you for your interest.
| Procurement & Contract Services |
| 920 Technology Blvd. |
| P.O. Box 172600 |
| Bozeman, MT 59717-2600 |
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