Intent to Sole Source Roche Diagnostics

Montana State University Procurement & Contract Services is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for a one-time purchase of a cobas LIAT diagnostic system and recurring purchases of associated testing kits on behalf of MSU Billings, with questions due and bids closing October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. This is a sole-source procurement; however, potential vendors believing they can provide equivalent products or services meeting stated requirements are invited to submit detailed descriptions and pose questions through the eMACS Q&A Board.

The scope covers a cobas LIAT point-of-care diagnostic system and recurring testing kit purchases. Commodities are classified under Health Related Supplies (Code 2619) and Health Related Hospital Equipment (Code 2607).

Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% financing available. Bids will remain sealed until the closing date. Interested vendors must complete required prerequisites including review and acceptance of Single Point of Contact information, the Letter of Intent to Sole Source, and Q&A Board information. Vendors must submit comprehensive responses addressing capability to provide the specified services, including full company information and designated contact personnel. The primary procurement contact is Mary Hardin at mary.hardin1@montana.edu.