# Montana eMacs #MSU-SolSour-2027-0878

Montana State University sole-source intent for an Okuma LB2000EX-III lathe

**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** MSU-SolSour-2027-0878
**NAICS:** 423830

Montana State University is considering a sole-source purchase of a CNC lathe for its Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
- **Government buyer:** Montana State University, Procurement & Contract Services, on behalf of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
- **Requested equipment:** One **Okuma LB2000EX-III lathe** (part number LB2000EX-III); quantity is not specified.
- **OEM:** **Okuma** is the lathe manufacturer. **Hartwig** is the named vendor.
- **Notable requirement:** This is an intent-to-sole-source notice. The university may consider an equivalent product or service if a vendor provides a detailed description.
- **Services:** No separate services are identified.

### Description

Montana State University is considering awarding a sole-source purchase or contract to Hartwig for an Okuma LB2000EX-III lathe, at the request of its Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Potential vendors who believe they can provide an equivalent product or service are invited to submit a detailed description. Questions and requests for clarification must be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board by the stated question submission deadline.

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