# Montana eMacs #MSU-SolSour-2027-0867

Sole Source Procurement of Roche cobas LIAT Diagnostic Instrument and Testing Kits for MSU Billings

**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 06, 2026
**Identifier:** MSU-SolSour-2027-0867
**NAICS:** 423450, 334516

Montana State University Procurement & Contract Services, representing MSU Billings, is planning a sole source contract for diagnostic testing equipment and supplies.
- Government Buyer:
  - Montana State University Procurement & Contract Services (MSU Billings)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Roche Diagnostics Corporation (OEM)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - cobas LIAT diagnostic instrument (1 unit)
  - Recurring purchase of testing kits compatible with cobas LIAT
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Sole source procurement; Roche Diagnostics Corporation is specified as the only manufacturer
  - Potential vendors may submit descriptions of equivalent products or services for consideration
  - Questions must be submitted via the Q&A Board in the eMACS system
  - Procurement managed through Montana State University's portal and SciQuest bidding platform
  - Ongoing supply of testing kits required for continued operation of the instrument

### Description

Montana State University Procurement & Contract Services is considering awarding a Sole Source contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation to provide a cobas LIAT and the recurring purchase of testing kits. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but potential vendors who believe they can provide an equivalent product or service are invited to submit detailed descriptions. Vendors should use the Q&A Board in eMACS for questions or clarifications by the stated deadline. The procurement is managed through the Montana State University procurement portal and the SciQuest bidding platform.

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