Notice of Intent to Sole Source FOCUS Learning Corporations

The Montana State University (Great Falls College) intends to award a sole‑source contract to FOCUS Learning Corporations to design and develop a curriculum and training program that prepares students for NERC Reliability‑Centered (RC) certification. The solicitation is not a competitive RFP; instead, other vendors are invited to submit written comments demonstrating that they can meet the same specifications. The work includes curriculum design aligned with NERC PER 005 standards, use of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) methodology, integration with regional training infrastructure, and provision of qualification tracking tools. • Scope: Full curriculum development, instructional design, testing, and training materials for NERC RC certification preparation. • Requirements: Alignment with NERC PER 005, SAT methodology, utility‑grade expertise, academic conversion, active SME support, and a qualification‑tracking system. • Timeline: Vendor access begins May 8 2026; all submissions (including questions) must be received by May 22 2026 2:30 PM MDT. No budget or award date disclosed.