Sole Source- United States Naval Academy Chapel Organ Repair

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This document is a Sole Source Justification for simplified procedures (MPT to ≤ SAT) for the replacement of existing keyboards and pistons for the Chapel organ at the United States Naval Academy (USNA). It details the requirement for procurement, delivery, installation, and regulation of new Chapel Organ parts.

This document indicates that the government intends to solicit this requirement on a sole source basis from Walker Technical Company, Inc. The specific parts required are direct replacement keyboards and thumb pistons for the existing V manual organ console. The justification states that only Walker Technical Company can guarantee compatibility with the existing system, thus precluding full and open competition. The anticipated completion date is April 1, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement of existing keyboards and pistons for the organ at the Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland. The scope includes procurement, delivery, installation, and regulation of the new parts.

• Item 1: 5 direct replacement keyboards for the existing V manual organ console. These must be from Walker Technical Company and include faux ivory naturals keys and ebony sharps. In-person installation and testing, including retrofit of the existing magnetic keying system, are required.

• Item 2: 166 direct replacement thumb pistons for the existing V manual organ console. These must be from Walker Technical Company and shall be engraved to match the existing text. In-person installation and testing are required.

• Solicitation Number: N0018926QL066

• Solicitation Issue Date: March 26, 2026

• Offer Due Date: March 27, 2026, 04:00 PM

• Contracting Office: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk

• Contracting Officer: Cody Witz (cody.s.witz.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-443-1334)

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for both items.

• Quotes are to be submitted electronically via email to cody.s.witz.civ@us.navy.mil by the due date.

• Quotes must comply with detailed formatting and content instructions to be considered acceptable.

• Price is a significant evaluation factor, and its importance may increase relative to other factors if quotes are equal or virtually equal.

• The Government reserves the right to consider past performance and conduct a price/past performance tradeoff.

• This acquisition is listed as "Unrestricted."

• Delivery and installation will occur at the Naval Academy Chapel, 121 Blake Road, Annapolis, MD 21402.

• The building does not have a loading dock.

• Base access will require vetting through base Security, and delivery vehicles will be subject to inspection. This process can take up to 2 hours.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).