Marine Barracks Washington Audio Equipment Refresh
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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 Navy is soliciting proposals for a Marine Barracks Washington Audio Equipment Refresh under a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to modernize the Parade Deck's sound system. Quotes are due by June 15, 2026, 04:00 PM Local Time.
Purpose & Scope
The objective is to update, redesign, and install a new sound system at Marine Barracks Washington (MBW) to enhance ceremonial capabilities and improve sound balance and coverage. The current system is outdated and improperly placed.
Key deliverables include providing and installing a comprehensive audio system, encompassing:
- CLINs 0001-0015: Specific amplifiers, loudspeakers, subwoofers, wireless audio link systems, power sequencers, rack enclosures, media players, digital mixing consoles, studio monitors, and Dante digital stage boxes. Detailed "Salient Characteristics" for each item are provided in Attachment 1.
- CLIN 0016 (Incidental Services): Disposal of old equipment, site surveys, installation materials, wiring, configuration, tuning, testing, and training for Marine operators.
The contractor will remove existing equipment, install new components (including exterior and light pole speakers, and hidden subwoofers), run necessary wiring, and replace control room equipment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). NAICS Code: 334310, Size Standard: 750 employees.
- Period of Performance (Installation): August 31, 2026 - September 30, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Marine Barracks Washington, 912 Charles Poor St, Bldg 169, WNY, Washington, DC 20391, US.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 15, 2026, 04:00 PM Local Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Sgt Jacob Espinosa at jacob.m.espinosa.mil@usmc.mil.
- Submission Requirements: Provide a signed copy of Solicitation M0026426Q0006, review pages 41-42 (Instructions to Offerors) and pages 44-45 (Evaluation of commercial products and services), and respond to all answerable clauses and provisions.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on technical capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable) and price. The government will ensure quotes meet minimum specifications and that pricing is fair and reasonable. Past performance will also be considered.
Special Requirements
Contractors must be certified to install and set up the specified sound system and provide equipment meeting the "Salient Characteristics." Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). For facility access, contractors must provide full name, contact, and vehicle information to the Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) one week prior to arrival and possess a valid photo ID. Monthly invoicing is acceptable.