A1. Salient Characteristics.pdf

This document is a Requirements for Proposal (RFP) salient characteristics specification for a federal contract opportunity issued by the United States Marine Band under the Marine Corps Installations Command (MCINCR) Contracting Office for Fiscal Year 2025.

The requirement is for one Fox Model 750 Bassoon (Serial #74991) to be delivered to the United States Marine Band at 912 Charles Poor Street, SE, Washington, D.C. 20391 by February 1, 2027. The bassoon must meet specific salient characteristics including a range of Bb1-F5, tuning to A=440, hand-selected and aged mountain maple body, modern thick-wall construction, hybrid bore design, long-bell compact body configuration, and silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap. Included accessories are a compact-style case, wooden hand rest, neck strap ring, and balance hanger. The instrument must produce sound that blends with the ensemble and enhances the overall quality of the bassoon section. The Country of Origin requirement mandates that the bassoon must be manufactured in the U.S.A. or be compliant with DFARS clause 252.225-7036 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program. No incidental services are required with this procurement.