Intent to Sole Source with INTOXIMETERS, Inc.

The State of Montana’s Procurement Bureau is preparing to award a sole‑source contract to INTOXIMETERS, Inc. for a portable, rugged, handheld oral‑fluid drug‑testing device (the “SoToxa Drug Screen Device”) with associated supplies and a built‑in car charger for use by the Montana Highway Patrol. The solicitation is not a competitive RFP; instead, any vendor may submit written comments by the sealed‑until deadline to demonstrate an equivalent product. If no alternative source is identified, the state may proceed with the award to INTOXIMETERS or an alternate vendor (Abbot Laboratories). • Device must be handheld, rugged, and capable of immediate roadside drug testing. • Must include a reliable power solution (car charger) for continuous patrol use. • Implementation target date is 1 July 2026; budget is approximately $900,000. • Comments/evidence of equivalent products are due 29 May 2026 2:00 PM MDT via the eMACS system.