Intent to Sole Source Elevate Healthcare

University of Montana-Montana Tech's Sherry Lesar School of Nursing is issuing an intent to sole source the Evo Modular Patient Simulator and related equipment from Elevate Healthcare under solicitation UOM-ISS-2026-3328, with a challenge deadline of September 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. This is a sole-source procurement; vendors who believe they can provide equivalent solutions meeting all stated requirements may submit written challenges by the closing date to contest the single-source intent.

The scope encompasses an Evo Modular Patient Simulator in Caucasian coloring, an Evo Diversity Kit, on-site training services, and a starter package. The equipment is classified under multiple NIGP codes spanning health-related hospital equipment, educational materials, hospital supplies, institutional equipment and supplies, medical research, nursing, and general health-related supplies.

Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% financing available. The University reserves discretion to determine whether to proceed with sole-source award to Elevate Healthcare or, if challenges demonstrate multiple available sources, to issue a competitive solicitation instead.

Challenges must be submitted via the Q&A Board in eMACS or in writing to Michelle Wunder, Warranted Procurement Officer, using the heading "Request to Challenge." Michelle Wunder is the single point of contact and may be reached at michelle.wunder@mso.umt.edu. The solicitation opened August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT.