D-1. Combined Synopsis-Solicitation (DEC 2023).docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number M00264-25-Q-2232 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) using FAR Part 13 procedures.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05.

This opportunity is Full and Open and the associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 339992 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees.

The action resulting from this opportunity will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

Salient Characteristics:

possible weight.

overall, elite musical quality of the United States Marine Band.

• Bore size should be a minimum of 18mm to 19mm, comparable to the large-bore sousaphones in current use by USMB.

• Professional-level sousaphones are required due to their quality, sound projection, and blend within the musical ensemble. However, existing inventory of fiberglass sousaphones (manufactured by Yamaha and others) will not satisfy this requirement.

• Needs to withstand reasonable changes in temperature and humidity without cracking and warping. Carbon fiber is cured in a high temperature environment that will ensure stability and consistency across a range of performance conditions.

• Sound quality does not change between the quietest and loudest playable note.

*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: Delivery included, DELIVERY DATE AND LOCATION

Required Delivery Date: Quoters/Offerors must specify the soonest possible delivery date.

Note: FOB Destination required. Delivery charges must be included in item price

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition as follows:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter/offeror (Contractor) whose quote/offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous and provides the greatest overall benefit (best value) to the Government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(1) The basis for award is PRICE AND OTHER FACTORS per FAR 13.106-1(a)(2)

(2) Evaluation procedures per FAR 13.106-2(b) - All quotations will be reviewed to ensure conformance to all matters with respect to the solicitation. Quotations must clearly demonstrate the quoted supplies meet the salient characteristics; must specify delivery dates; and must meet all the terms and conditions of the solicitation. The quotations that conform to all matters with respect to the solicitation will be sorted from lowest to highest price and considered for award.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate Quotes:

1. Price: Before making the award, the Contracting Officer will use the techniques FAR 13.106-3(a) to determine that the apparent successful, prospective awardee is quoting a fair and reasonable price.

2. Past Performance: The apparent successful, prospective contractor shall have satisfactory past performance. Past Performance shall be evaluated on Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) per DFARS 204.7603, scores rated at yellow or red will not be acceptable.

Quoters are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their quotation.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2023), and the below FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10; 52.204-27; 52.219-28; 52.223-18; 52.225-13; and 52.232-33.

ADDITIONAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENT(S) OR TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

FAR Provisions(p) and Clauses(c): 52.204-7(p); 52.204-24(p); 52.211-6(p); 52.252-1(p); and 52.204-13(c); 52.247-34(c); 52.252-2(c);

DFARS Provisions(p) and Clauses(c): 252.203-7005(p); 252.204-7016(p); 252.225-7000(p); 252.225-7973(p); 252.203-7000(c); 252.203-7002(c); 252.203-7003(c); 252.204-7012(c); 252.204-7015(c); 252.204-7018(c); 252.204-7024; 252.211-7003; 252.223-7008(c); 252.225-7012(c); 252.225-7036(c); 252.225-7972(c); 252.232-7003(c); 252.232-7006(c); 252.232-7010(c); 252.244-7000(c); 252.247-7023(c).

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating do not apply.

QUESTIONS ARE DUE: 11 September 2025 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time).

QUOTATIONS ARE DUE (CLOSING DATE/TIME): 14 September 2025 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time).

Quotes/Offers received after this date and time may be deemed ineligible for award.

SUBMIT QUOTATIONS electronically to:

Contract Specialist: Carsyn Stevens Regional Contracting Office Quantico, VA 22134 Email: carsyn.stevens@usmc.mil

DISCLAIMER. This is a RFQ. A quotation submitted in response is not an offer and, consequently, cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Therefore, issuance by the Government of an order in response to a supplier’s quotation does not establish a contract. The order is an offer by the Government to the supplier to buy certain supplies or services upon specified terms and conditions. A contract is established when the supplier accepts the offer. See FAR 13.004(a)