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- Bb Eppelsheim Contra Bass Clarinet
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- M00264-26-Q-JE04
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United States Marine Corps
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This is a Salient Characteristics document for a federal contract opportunity issued by the United States Marine Corps for Fiscal Year 2025. The Marine Corps is procuring one (1) Bb Contrabass (wide bore) Clarinet, a professional-level musical instrument required for the United States Marine Band. The instrument must feature a range of C3–E6 (sounding Bb0-D4), French fingering, three automatic register keys and Bb mechanism, large tone holes, wide bore, and hydraulically formed neck and bows for exact intonation. Additional specifications include a height of 47 inches, compatibility with all contrabass clarinet mouthpieces, adjustable floor peg, and inclusion of an instrument case and mouthpiece. The instrument's sound must blend within the ensemble while sustaining elite musical quality, remain responsive and reliable, withstand reasonable temperature and humidity changes without cracking or warping, and maintain consistent sound quality across the full playable range.
The required delivery date is October 1, 2027, with delivery to the United States Marine Band located at 912 Charles Poor Street, SE, Washington, D.C. 20391. Country of Origin requirements mandate that the instrument must be manufactured in the U.S.A. or comply with DFARS clause 252.225-7036 (Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program). No incidental services are required. The document is designated for DoD Community distribution only.
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MCINCR RCO – RA Salient Characteristics – Strategic Branch
Fiscal Year 2025_Ver.1
DISTRIBUTION: DoD COMMUNITY ONLY
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:
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SUPPLIES /
SERVICES
QTY UNIT
0001 Bb Contrabass (wide bore) Clarinet
1 ea
Salient Characteristics:
• Range C3 – E6, sounding Bb0-D4
• French fingering
• Three automatic register keys and Bb mechanism
• Large tone holes to allow for a free response and a large dynamic range
• Wide bore
• Hydraulically formed neck and bows for exact intonation
• Compatible with all contrabass clarinet mouthpieces
• Height (47 inches)
• Same fingering positions as on modern bass clarinets
• Adjustable Floor Peg
• Instrument Case & Mouthpiece included
• Instrument’s sound is required to blend within the ensemble and sustain the overall, elite musical quality of the United States Marine Band.
• Professional-level contrabass clarinets are required due to their quality, sound projection, and blend within the musical ensemble.
• Needs to withstand reasonable changes in temperature and humidity without cracking and warping.
• Sound quality does not change between the quietest and loudest playable note.
• Instrument must be responsive, reliable, and modern to avoid historical issues commonly associated with the contrabass clarinet such as frequent repairs, difficulty playing OR repairing, and intonation problems.
*COO - Country of Origin (for Supplies). Must be manufactured in the U.S.A. or compliant with DFARS clause 252.225-7036 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of
Payments Program at https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars
Incidental Service: None
DELIVERY DATE AND LOCATION
Required Delivery Date: 1 Oct 2027
Location: United States Marine Band
912 Charles Poor Street, SE https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars jacob.espinosa.mil Line
MCINCR RCO – RA Salient Characteristics – Strategic Branch
Fiscal Year 2025_Ver.1
DISTRIBUTION: DoD COMMUNITY ONLY
Washington, D.C. 20391
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