I_A_02_Limited_Competition_Justification__FAR_6_8_13_16_505__2025_07_15_Trumpets_Redacted.pdf

This Justification Review Document is for a single-source procurement by the National Guard Bureau for a Yamaha YTR-9335NYS-BR III trumpet. The requirement is for the 40th Army Band, with a specific need for a yellow brass Bb trumpet featuring a ML 11.65 mm bore size, 123mm bell diameter, and silver plating. The document emphasizes the trumpet's unique characteristics, including mission-critical performance versatility for multi-genre settings, superior response and control, and high build quality with Monel pistons and reinforced bracing.

The procurement is being conducted under 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for solicitation from a single source. Market research indicates that comparable models from other manufacturers do not provide the same combination of projection, playability, and reliability required for military use. The contract is a new, firm fixed-price contract with O&M Army funding, with the opportunity to be posted on sam.gov. The document includes detailed justification for why this specific Yamaha trumpet model is the only one that meets the complete set of requirements for professional military band use.