Virtual Driving Simulator and Curriculum

The Montana Department of Corrections is conducting a Limited Solicitation (COR-LimtSol-2024-0472AS) for the procurement of a virtual driving simulator with an accompanying curriculum. The solicitation seeks one (1) virtual driving simulator, with a requested delivery date of September 30, 2023. The primary procurement contact is Ashley Salmon, reachable at Ashley.Salmon@mt.gov or 406-444-4931. The solicitation covers multiple commodity codes, including educational training, materials, services, testing, and vehicle-related categories. The procurement is structured as a lump sum total that encompasses all associated fees, warranty, shipping, and the product itself. The solicitation was released on October 11, 2023, with an open date of September 7, 2023, and a close date of September 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. Potential bidders must complete several prerequisite administrative steps, including vendor registration and reviewing single point of contact information before submitting a bid.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. There is no mention of disadvantaged enterprise requirements or preferences. Similarly, no information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The procurement appears to be a straightforward acquisition of a specialized training tool for the corrections department. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement is structured as a comprehensive lump sum acquisition that includes the virtual driving simulator, curriculum, warranty, and associated delivery costs. Interested vendors should carefully review all solicitation requirements and ensure compliance with administrative and technical specifications before submitting a proposal.