Band Equipment
SOL #: W912TF26QA009Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W7NN USPFO ACTIVITY NH ARNG
CONCORD, NH, 03301-5607, United States
Place of Performance
Newington, NH
NAICS
Musical Instrument Manufacturing (339992)
PSC
Musical Instruments (7710)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 9, 2026
2
Last Updated
May 13, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 27, 2026, 8:00 PM
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, specifically the NH Army National Guard, is seeking quotes for Band Equipment under solicitation number W912TF26QA009. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to procure a flute and a tuba. Quotes are due by May 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation requires the delivery of the following musical instruments:
- CLIN 0001: Flute (QTY= 1 EA): Must meet specific salient characteristics including a C key, low B to high C range, 14k gold riser body and headjoint, standard embouchure hole, open-hole (French) design, offset split-E mechanism, durable key action, C# Trill, accurate intonation, and accessories (protective case, cleaning rod, polishing cloth).
- CLIN 0002: Tuba (QTY = 1 EA): Must be a Willson brand BBb Tuba Silver (Concert Band Use) 3100S 5V 5/4 BBb Tuba, with a BBb key, bore size of approximately 0.730″ – 0.770″, bell diameter of 17″ – 20″ (upright bell), and brass body with durable silver-plated construction. The brand name requirement for CLIN 0002 was added via Amendment 1.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 339992 (Musical Instrument Manufacturing), size standard 1000 employees
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 4:00 PM ET (extended by Amendment 2)
- Questions Due: April 21, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- FOB Destination: 722 Riverwood Drive, Pembroke, NH 03275
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for sixty (60) days.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on Price and Technical Acceptability.
- Price: All line items must be priced reasonably and balanced.
- Technical Acceptability: Quoters must provide a detailed response demonstrating how their product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics for each item. Responses will be evaluated as 'Acceptable' or 'Unacceptable'. An 'Acceptable' quote clearly addresses all line items, details how products meet or exceed minimum salient characteristics, and includes delivery requirements.
Key Requirements & Instructions
- This is a Request for Quote (RFQ); a written solicitation will not be issued.
- Interested parties should refer to the "Instructions to Offers" (FAR 52.212-1) and "Evaluation factors" (FAR 52.212-2) within the "Provisions & Clauses" document for detailed submission guidance.
- All technical or contractual questions must be submitted in writing via email to Grace Jordan (grace.jordan.1@us.af.mil) and Richard Trafton (Richard.C.Trafton.civ@army.mil) by the questions due date. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered and have an "ACTIVE" status in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.
People
Points of Contact
Grace JordanPRIMARY
Richard TraftonSECONDARY