MFR Band Instruments

SOL #: M6786126Q0011Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTING

NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70114-1500, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers (459140)

PSC

Musical Instruments (7710)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6171f35aa3404efd8102f2dc77288cc0/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 30, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 5, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 10, 2026, 7:00 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 Marine Forces Reserve, Regional Contracting has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of new band instruments. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks various musical instruments for performance in New Orleans, LA. Proposals are due by February 10, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the acquisition of specific musical instruments, including:

Piccolo (Yamaha 62, or equal)
Bb Clarinet (Buffet R13 Greenline, or equal)
Alto Saxophone (Yamaha YAS-87EXII, or equal)
Tenor Saxophone (Yamaha YAS-82Z, or equal)
Flugel Horn (Yamaha YFH-8310ZII, or equal)
French Horn (Geyer, Yamaha YHR-671D, or equal)
French Horn (Kruspe, Yamaha YHR-672D, or equal)
Euphonium (Yamaha YEP-642SII, or equal)
Sousaphone (Conn 20KSPW, or equal)
CC Tuba (Eastman EBC632S, or equal) Each instrument has specific requirements regarding key, bore, bell, valves, and finish. Several CLINs also include notes regarding DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS Code: 459140 (Musical Instruments and Supplies)
Size Standard: $22,500,000.00
Response Due: February 10, 2026
Published: February 5, 2026
Place of Performance: New Orleans, LA 70114, United States

Submission & Evaluation

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ). Evaluation factors will include Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

Additional Notes

This solicitation has been amended to correct CLIN 0003 and CLIN 0004. The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, covering aspects like System for Award Management, Contract Terms and Conditions, Item Unique Identification and Valuation, and Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.