JA Brand Name Description.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for brand name or equal descriptions in a solicitation for musical instruments for the Marine Corps Pacific (MPP) Band. The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Regional Contracting Office (MCBH RCO) is seeking to purchase replacement instruments, including Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto and Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, and Trombone keys, with specific brand requirements such as Powell, Muramatsu, Buffer, Selmer, Yamaha, Bach, King, and Conn. The total estimated dollar value is $90,622.63, to be funded through Fiscal Year 2025 Operations and Maintenance, Marine Corps (O&M, MC) funding.

The J&A provides rationale for using specific brand names, noting that the MARFORPAC and other field bands have determined these instruments are essential for performance quality and that muscle memory is crucial for a Marine's proficiency. Market research confirmed multiple vendors can provide the required supplies, and no vendors expressed concerns about brand name specifications. The procurement will follow Full and Open Competition procedures, with the contracting officer determining the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. The solicitation (M0031825Q0026) has an offer due date of 1200 HST on 11 April 2025, with instruments to be procured for the Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MPP) Band.