I.B.01. Combined Synopsis_Att 1_Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification Review Document for a single-source procurement of musical instruments for the 88th Army Band, National Guard Bureau. The acquisition is for various high-quality, name-brand musical instruments, with the procurement being conducted under 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), which allows solicitation from a single source. The justification indicates that MPU (Music Production Unit) commanders, staff music officers, or senior sergeants are the only personnel authorized to certify the professional quality and serviceability of musical instruments for Army Band units.

The document details market research efforts, noting that for similar brand name musical instrument requirements in FY25, 16 valid responses were received from small businesses, and in FY24, 11 valid responses were received. The 88th Army Band intends to replace existing instruments, creating future competitive acquisition opportunities. Six small businesses are listed as potentially interested sources, including GT Music, Eduard Mato, Eugene Kisler, Asaware, BHPE LLC, and Washington Music Sales Center Inc. The contracting activity is USPFO-RI P&C, with a firm fixed price contract type, and the requirement is specifically for the RIARNG (Rhode Island Army National Guard) 88th Army Band Musical Instruments.