MCBH Band Instruments
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
Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) is seeking quotes for the purchase of musical instruments for the Marine Forces Pacific Band. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quote (RFQ) M00318-26-Q-0009, conducted as a "brand-name or equal" commercial procurement under FAR Part 12. Quotes are due by July 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The solicitation requires a variety of musical instruments, specifying "brand-name or equal" models. Key instruments include:
- Flutes (Muramatsu DS or equal)
- Clarinets (Buffet Crampon R13 Eb, Buffet R13 Greenline, Buffet R13 Festival, or equal)
- Saxophones (Selmer Paris 53 Series III Jubilee Edition Soprano, Yanigasawa Elite A-W020 Alto, Yanagisawa T-WO20 Tenor, or equal)
- Trumpets (Yamaha Xeno YTR-9335S "New York", Bach 180S37, or equal)
- Flugelhorn (Conn 1FGSP Vintage One or equal)
- French Horn (Yamaha YHR 672 ND Double Horn or equal)
- Trombone (Yamaha YSL-882G or equal) Each item includes detailed specifications for key, build materials, finish, and accessories.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), anticipated Firm-Fixed Price award.
- Delivery: All items requested by October 1, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 339992 (Musical Instrument Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1000 employees.
- HUBZone Preference: Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns is included.
- Quote Due: July 20, 2026, 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time.
- Published: June 18, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Sgt Eduard Gonzalez at eduard.gonzalez@usmc.mil. Vendors must submit only one quote, including unit price, extended price, and anticipated delivery schedule for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). Evaluation will prioritize Technical Acceptability and Past Performance, which are considered significantly more important than cost or price. The Government intends to make a single Firm Fixed Price award to the most advantageous offeror. Offerors should ensure their initial quote contains the best terms.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).