88th Army Band Instruments and Supplies
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG), is soliciting quotes for Musical Instruments and Supplies for the 88th Army Band. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial products, issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The procurement requires new items only, to be delivered to East Greenwich, RI. Quotes are due by 5:00 PM EST on July 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the procurement of a comprehensive range of musical instruments, accessories, and related supplies. The required items, detailed in Attachment 1 (Supply List) and Attachment 2 (CLIN Structure), include:
- Various saxophones (Alto, Tenor, Baritone), trumpets, and cymbals.
- Microphones and accessories, cables, and instrument cases.
- Drumsticks, reeds for multiple instruments, mouthpieces, and ligatures.
- Music books (e.g., Real Book series), cleaning supplies, lyres, and bassoon cane. All items must be new; refurbished, remanufactured, or "gray market" items are strictly prohibited.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Delivery: Required no later than 120 days after receipt of order (FOB Destination).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 339992 – Musical Instrument Manufacturing, with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Payment: Will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). The agency is exempt from Federal, State, and Local City taxes.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: July 7, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to Steven Tamayo (steven.tamayo.civ@army.mil) and Shane Murray (shane.c.murray2.civ@army.mil).
- Questions: Technical questions must be submitted in writing via email to Steven Tamayo by Noon EST on July 7, 2026. Responses will be issued via amendment.
- Basis for Award: Award will be made to the eligible, responsive offeror submitting the lowest priced quote that meets all requirements.
Eligibility
Quoters must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) under NAICS code 339992 at the time of quote submission. Applicable clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference from acquisition.gov.