Intent to Sole Source Kurt J. Lesker

Montana State University is preparing to award a sole‑source contract to Kurt J. Lesker Company for a custom spherical thin‑film deposition chamber and associated heater that will support new quantum‑science research. Vendors may submit written comments if they can provide an equivalent solution. • Equipment: custom spherical chamber with ≥4 × 4.5‑inch substrate‑facing ports, ≥4 × 2.75‑inch future‑expansion ports, a normal‑incidence viewport, ≥3 opposing‑incidence viewports, and a heater capable of ≥1000 °C and DC bias. • Contract value: $100,562 (USD). • Deadline for comments/equivalent‑vendor proposals: 2:00 PM MDT, 9 April 2026. • Primary procurement contacts: Heather Modroo (email [email protected], phone (406) 994‑3217) and Mary Hardin. • No competitive solicitation is required unless a vendor can demonstrate an equivalent product that meets all technical specifications.