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- MSU-RFI-27-1
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- Montana
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by Montana State University Miltech regarding Maritime Support Services. The RFI (MSU-RFI-27-1) seeks vendor information on pricing, invoicing, and payment structures across three service categories: Maritime Maintenance and Repair, Maritime Experimentation and Evaluation, and Maritime Training. Responses are due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. This is a market-research RFI with no defined line items, quantities, or contract value, and MSU Miltech is gathering vendor capability and pricing data without committing to specific procurement terms or timelines. No award date, contract term length, renewal options, or anticipated procurement timeline following the information-gathering phase has been specified.
Pricing must be quoted in US Dollars, with payment terms structured as 0% down and Net 30 conditions. Vendors should indicate their interest in providing services within any or all three service categories and provide estimated price rates or pricing structures applicable to those categories. Responses may be submitted through the Vendor Attachment section, the Questions section, or emailed to Connor Markus at connor.markus@montana.edu. The RFI applies to commodity codes including Vehicles - Repairs/Maintenance (5116), Engineering - Equipment (1502), Engineering - Supplies (1505), and Transportation Goods & Services - Transportation-related Contracted Services (5039). Respondents must accept the university's standard RFI language as a prerequisite to submission.
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Request for Information: Maritime Support Services [MSU-RFI-27-1] Montana State University MilTech is conducting market research on supplier pricing, invoicing, and payment structures for the maritime services described below. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to purchase.
Service Category A: Maritime Maintenance and Repair Maritime maintenance and repair services may include:
· Boat or vessel overhauls to improve performance and address identified issues
· Routine maintenance of major systems in accordance with original equipment manufacturer recommendations or applicable commercial standards
· Troubleshooting and equipment diagnostics
· Repair services and emergency maintenance needed to address unknown or emergent issues Preferred experience includes:
· Providing distributed support across multiple remote locations
· Supporting military installations and customers
· Using composite materials for repairs traditionally performed with metal
Service Category B: Maritime Experimentation and Evaluation Support Maritime experimentation and evaluation services may include:
· Movement, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment necessary to support operations and general maintenance
· Operation of small craft in support of exercise objectives
· Assistance with exercise planning and execution
· Coordination of vessel launch, recovery, and movement
· Testing and evaluation of naval technologies
· Providing or evaluating digital training aids for expeditionary naval maintenance Preferred experience includes:
· Evaluating naval repair and maintenance technologies
· Supporting large military exercises and events Service Category C: Maritime Training Support Maritime training services may include:
· General maritime skills, seamanship, and navigation
· Routine vessel upkeep and maintenance best practices
· Providing or evaluating digital training aids Preferred experience includes:
· Training related to expeditionary naval maintenance
· Training personnel to operate and maintain autonomous systems
· Training military personnel Requested Cost and Payment Information For each applicable service category, suppliers should describe:
Proposed pricing model, such as fixed price, hourly rates, daily rates, time and materials, unit pricing, or another structure.
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