Opportunity

Montana eMacs #OPI-SolSour-2026-0173

Sole Source Award for Direct Certification Software System for School Nutrition Program (Montana)

Posted

April 03, 2026

Respond By

April 17, 2026

Identifier

OPI-SolSour-2026-0173

NAICS

541511, 541512

This opportunity involves a sole source award consideration by the State of Montana for a Direct Certification software system to support the School Nutrition program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Administration, State Procurement Services Division, State of Montana - Office of Public Instruction is the end user - OEMs and Vendors: - Datamanto (highlighted as the sole OEM and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Direct Certification software system for School Nutrition program - Custom software tailored to direct certification requirements - Project management services for implementation and support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solution must meet all specifications for direct certification as outlined by the Office of Public Instruction - Notice is not a competitive solicitation, but alternative vendors may submit detailed descriptions if they can meet all requirements - Procurement is managed through the State's eMACS system - Place of Performance: - Helena, Montana (State government offices)

Description

The State of Montana's Department of Administration, State Procurement Services Division, is considering awarding a sole source contract to Datamanto for the Direct Certification software system supporting the School Nutrition program. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but vendors who believe they can provide an equivalent product or service meeting all requirements are invited to submit detailed descriptions. Questions and clarifications can be submitted via the Q&A Board in eMACS by the stated deadline. The solicitation is open from April 3, 2026, to April 17, 2026.

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