MFR 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
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.
Contact Information
- Primary: Franklin Smith (franklin.smith@usmc.mil)
- Secondary: Andrew Dugan (andrew.dugan@usmc.mil)