MFR Band Instruments
Overview
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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, Marine Forces Reserve (MFR) Regional Contracting, has issued a Solicitation (RFQ M6786126Q0011) for the procurement of new band instruments. This requirement supports the MFR band and includes a variety of musical instruments with specific model or equal specifications. Quotes are due by February 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to acquire a range 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 detailed requirements concerning key, bore, bell, valves, and finish. Several Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) also include notes regarding DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 459140 (Musical Instruments and Supplies)
- Size Standard: $22,500,000.00
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
- Solicitation Issue Date: January 30, 2026
- Quotes Due: February 23, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
- Published Date: February 3, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on evaluation factors including Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.
Additional Notes
This opportunity was amended to correct CLIN 0003 and CLIN 0004. The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, such as those related to System for Award Management, Contract Terms and Conditions, Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, and various representations and certifications. The place of performance is Louisiana.