MFR Band Instruments
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Navy's Marine Forces Reserve, Regional Contracting Office has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ), Solicitation Number M6786126Q0011, for the procurement of new band instruments. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm Fixed Price contract. An amendment has been issued to correct CLINs 0003 and 0004. Offers are due by February 23, 2026, 12:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to acquire a variety of 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: Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price
- Solicitation Number: M6786126Q0011
- NAICS Code: 459140 (Musical Instruments and Supplies)
- Size Standard: $22,500,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Offer Due Date: February 23, 2026, 12:00 AM local time
- Solicitation Issue Date: January 30, 2026
- Published Date: February 3, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on evaluation factors including Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, covering aspects such as System for Award Management, Contract Terms and Conditions, Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, and various representations and certifications. An amendment was issued to correct details for CLINs 0003 and 0004.