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- PIANO TUNING SERVICES
- Solicitation number
- M00264RFIGM07
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United States Marine Corps
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Performance Work Statement - Piano Maintenance for United States Marine Band
This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details piano maintenance and tuning services required by the United States Marine Band (USMB) at Marine Barracks Washington (MBW). The contractor shall perform concert-level tuning services on government-owned pianos, voicing and regulation services on pianos and harpsichords, and provide all-day service as needed for tuning, regulation, hammer fitting, voicing, and touchweight adjustments. The period of performance is one full calendar year beginning on the date of contract award. Work locations vary and will be communicated at least 72 hours in advance, including Marine Barracks Washington Annex, the White House, Marine Barracks Washington, Wilson Residence (Berwyn Heights, Maryland), Schmitt Residence (Washington, D.C.), and Muzzi Residence (Springfield, Virginia). Hours of operation are primarily Monday through Friday, 0800-2100, with occasional weekend services Saturday through Sunday, 1000-1800.
The contractor must provide proof of concert-level tuning and piano maintenance experience for professional ensembles for a minimum of two years, including voicing, regulation, and routine maintenance capabilities such as humidity system maintenance, string replacement, hammer filing, key depth adjustment, and action maintenance. A minimum of three customer references from the past two years must be provided, each including company name and address, contract award date, period of performance, dollar value, point of contact, and description of services. The vendor must also possess experience maintaining harpsichord and celeste instruments with equivalent technical capabilities. The contractor must obtain security clearances for Marine Barracks Washington and White House facilities and submit contractor name, social security number, and vehicle information (if applicable) at least 72 hours prior to scheduled work. Section 4.11 provides a detailed specification list of 13 instruments requiring service, including two Scheidmayer celestes, one Hubbard & Broekman harpsichord, and multiple grand and upright pianos from manufacturers including Steinway, Yamaha, Baldwin, Weinbach, and Kawai.
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Performance Work Statement (PWS) / Statement of Work (SOW)
Piano Maintenance United States Marine Band (USMB) / Marine Barracks Washington (MBW)
1. Background
The mission of the United States Marine Band (USMB) is to provide musical support as directed by the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The USMB requires regular tuning and maintenance of all its government-owned pianos to maintain serviceability and mission readiness.
2. Scope
Through repeated use and changes in the weather, USMB pianos require routing maintenance and tuning to ensure these instruments are capable of mission success. A piano technician is required to perform these necessary repairs and tunings.
3. Performance Requirements
3.1. Tasks: The Contractor shall…
Perform tuning services on pianos in custody of the USMB.
Perform voicing and regulation services of USMB Pianos and Harpsichords.
Provide all day service as needed to perform tuning, regulation hammer fitting, voicing, and touchweight adjustments.
4. Applicable Information and/or Documents
4.1. Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): TPOC contact information to be provided to the Contractor at time of award.
4.2. Period of Performance: The required period of performance begins on the Date of Contract and continues for one full calendar year
4.3. Place of Performance: Location will vary according to need and will be communicated to contractor at least 72 hours in advance:
Marine Barracks Washington Annex
700 Virginia Ave, SE, Washington, D.C. 20003 White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington D.C. 20500 Marine Barracks Washington
8th & I Streets, SE, Washington, D.C. 20003 Wilson Residence
8606 Edmonston Rd, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740 Schmitt Residence
4815 Kansas Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20011 Muzzi Residence
7129 Catlett Rd, Springfield, VA 22151
4.4. List of Deliverables:
☒ Not applicable
4.5. Delivery Address:
4.6. Hours of Operation:
Hours of performance will vary depending on performance schedule, but will primarily be Monday – Friday, 0800-2100. Occasionally, weekend maintenance and services may be required Saturday – Sunday, 1000 – 1800.
☐ Not applicable
4.7. Contractor Personnel / Qualifications:
- The USMB requires proof that the vendor has provided concert-level tuning and experience in piano maintenance for professional ensembles for at least a two-year period. This includes voice and regulations and routing maintenance (i.e. hooking up & maintaining humidity systems, replacing strings, filing hammers, adjusting key depth, and maintaining the action). This proof will include a minimum of three references (customers) for whom like or similar products and services have been performed in the last two years. Each reference will include:
o Company Name & Address o Contract Award Date o Contract Period of Performance and Dollar Value o Point of Contact (name & phone number) o Description of supplies/services provided
- The vendor must also have experience maintaining harpsichord and celeste instruments with the same technical capabilities as required of the pianos.
- Vendor may also be required to perform these tasks under short notice depending on the needs of the musician or musical ensemble.
☐ Not applicable
4.8. Travel:
4.9. Security Requirements: Vendor will need security clearances to enter government facilities at Marine Barracks Washington and the White House.
☐ Not applicable
4.10. Government Facility Access:
The United States Marine Band’s facility is located on Marine Barracks Washington in Southeast D.C.
The Contractor shall follow the below instructions to obtain base access prior to performance of work:
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