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Sole-source public radio programming from National Public Radio

The University of Montana’s Broadcast Media Center is considering a sole-source purchase of public radio programming from National Public Radio (NPR). - Government buyer: University of Montana, Broadcast Media Center, Missoula, Montana. - OEM/provider: National Public Radio (NPR), the only identified source for the requested programming. - Requested service: Public radio programming; quantity and part number are not specified. - Notable requirement: The proposed purchase is sole-source. The University may consider a competitive solicitation if another source demonstrates it can provide an equivalent solution. - Performance period and value: Not specified.

Description

The University of Montana is considering a sole-source contract award to National Public Radio for public radio programming. The University will accept written challenges from potential vendors who believe they can provide the same or an equivalent solution meeting the requirements in the attached Sole Source document. Challenges must be submitted through the solicitation’s Q&A Board in eMACS by 2:00 p.m. local time on October 21, 2026, with the heading “Request to Challenge.” If no challenge is submitted by the deadline, the University may proceed with an award to National Public Radio.

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