University of Montana KnowBe4 Pilot Program

The University of Montana Missoula College - CyberMontana is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered UOM-IFB-2025-3319 for a KnowBe4 Diamond security awareness training and compliance training pilot program. The procurement seeks KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Diamond, Student Edition Diamond, and Compliance Plus subscription licenses for public and private entities, including University of Montana affiliate schools, with a two-year term through fiscal year 2027. The primary objective is to improve student and workforce general security skill sets using a multi-tenant console, with vendors required to submit a total cost of ownership line item pricing. The bid opens on September 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT and closes on September 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with a requested delivery of 30 days after award. Commodity codes associated with this bid include 0911 (Computing Equipment & Software - Software as a Service) and 0910 (Computing Equipment & Software - Software). The primary contact for the bid is Michael Michalik, reachable at jay.michalik@mso.umt.edu or +1 406-243-4394.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided documentation, vendors will be required to complete a comprehensive Pricing Schedule, with the Grand Total field serving as a key assessment point. The bid appears to be structured to accommodate both public and private entities, suggesting a broad potential respondent pool. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are mentioned in the current documentation. Though a specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves multi-license software subscriptions across public and private educational entities, indicating potential for a significant contract value. The two-year pilot program through fiscal year 2027 suggests a strategic approach to cybersecurity training and awareness across Montana's educational institutions.