Intent to Sole Source National Public Radio

The University of Montana's Broadcast Media Center is issuing an Intent to Sole Source (UOM-ISS-2026-3355) for National Public Radio public radio programming services, with a challenge deadline of October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. This is a sole-source procurement, not a competitive solicitation; potential vendors may submit written challenges demonstrating equivalent capability by the deadline through the Q&A Board in eMACS under the heading "Request to Challenge."

The scope covers public radio programming services. The University will proceed to award to National Public Radio unless challenges demonstrate that multiple qualified sources are available, at which point it may issue a competitive solicitation instead.

Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% financing. The commodity code is 0801 (Communications - Land Mobile Radio Equipment & Services). Michelle Wunder, Warranted Procurement Officer, is the single point of contact at michelle.wunder@mso.umt.edu. Detailed justification for the sole-source award is available in the supporting document "UOM-ISS-2026-3355 National Public Radio.pdf."