MFR_Brand_Name_Justification_Euphonium_signed.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. ARMY MANEUVER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE BAND

6960 MORRISON AVENUE

FORT BENNING, GEORGIA 31905-2618

ATZB-CSB 14 AUGUST 2018

MEMORANDUM FOR MICC S2P2 OFFICE

SUBJECT: Brand Name Letter for MCOE Band Buy #941152 - Brand Name Justification for 1 Kanstul 975 Series Compensating Euphonium, 1 Yamaha Custom YEP-842TS Series Compensating Euphonium, and 1 Besson BE2052 Prestige Series Compensating Euphonium.

1. Euphoniums are complicated instruments requiring the upmost professional quality for long lasting durability. Kanstul, Yamaha, Besson, and Wilson Euphoniums are the leading manuficatures of these instruments. We currently own four Euphoniums that are well beyond lifecycle and need to be replaced in order to continue to facilitate mission success.

2. Market Research was conducted by SSG Christopher Parks during the months of June and July 2018. An internet search was performed on the items listed above and at least three vendors were all able to provide quotes.

3. Army Regulation 220-90 6-1, a-c states:

6–1. Musical instruments

a. Authorizations for musical instruments used in Army MPUs are established by TOE, TDA, CTA 50–900, or CTA 50–909.

b. Professional, quality musical instruments are required in Army Music units. Contracting offices will procure musical instruments based on the recommendations of the MPU commander, Army Music officer, warrant officer bandmaster, or the MPU senior sergeant (see para 6–1c).

c. MPU commanders, staff music officers, or MPU senior sergeants are the only personnel authorized to certify the condition, serviceability, and professional quality of musical instruments, sound reinforcement systems, recording equipment, musical support equipment, and musical expendable supplies for use in ABCP units and activities. Disagreements on what constitutes "professional quality" musical instruments, electronic equipment, or musical support equipment will be referred to the Chief, Army Music Materiel and Logistics Office, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA 23459–2617, for proponent resolution

4. The Commander of the MCOE Band, CPT Aaron Morris, has determined that the Kanstul 975, Yamaha YEP-842TS, and the Besson BE2052 are the only Euphoniums that will meet the professional requirements of the MCOE Band mission and no other will suffice.

ATZB-CSB

SUBJECT: Brand Name Letter for MCOE Band Buy #941152 - Brand Name Justification for 1 Kanstul 975 Series Compensating Euphonium, 1 Yamaha Custom YEP-842TS Series Compensating Euphonium, and 1 Besson BE2052 Prestige Series Compensating Euphonium.

5. For the reasons listed above, the MCOE Band requests a brand name purchase of 1 Kanstul 975 Series Compensating Euphonium, 1 Yamaha Custom YEP-842TS Series Compensating Euphonium, and 1 Besson BE2052 Prestige Series Compensating Euphonium.

6. POC for this action is the undersigned at stephen.d.keuning.mil@mail.mil or 706-545-9222.

STEPHEN D. KEUNING

SFC, USA

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