USMC_Band_Instruments_Brand_Name_JA_Final_redacted.pdf

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO

3250 CATLIN AVENUE

QUANTICO VIRGINIA 22134 5001

IN REPLY REFER TO:

MCINCR-RCO-JA-17004

9 March 2017

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION UNDER

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 13.5)

1. Contracting Activity.

Regional Contracting Office-National Capital Region (RCO-NCR), Quantico, VA 22134

2. Description of Action Being Approved.

The Government is acquiring musical instruments in support of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Base, Quantico Band utilizing the Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items in FAR Subpart 13.5 in accordance with 41 U.S.C. § 1901. The use of such brand name descriptions is essential to the Government’s requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

Item Make Model Flute Yamaha YFL784HCT w/case Piccolo Yamaha YPC-81 w/case

Clarinet Field Bb Buffett Buffet R-13 Bb Greenline, #BC1131G-5-0 (with nickel keys)… w/case

Clarinet Concert Bb Buffett Buffet BC1133L-2-0 Prestigew/case Cornet Shilke XA1 Bb Cornet w/case Euphonium Yamaha YEP 842 silver plated w/case French Horn Conn Conn 11DE w/case French Horn Conn 8D Double french Horn w/case Tenor Trombone Lg Bore (closed wrap) Bach 42B tenor trombone closed wrap w/case Tenor Trombone Lg Bore (open wrap) Bach 42BO tenor trombone open wrap w/case

Base Trombone Getzen 3062AF Bass Trombone Clear Lacquer Finish .562/.578 Dual Bore w/case

Sousaphone Conn 20KSPW (with SKB Case)

Field Snare Yamaha

Yamaha MS-9314WA SFZ Marching Snare Drum 14/12 White with heads and Yamaha countour hinge MonoPosto Snare Carrier with ABS and SNC14 SFZMTS and field corps marching snare cover

Field Bass Drum with cover and mallet holder Yamaha

MB8326WA Field Corps Marching base drum 25/12 white with heads and yamaha contour hinge MonoPosto Bass Carrier with ABS and BDC26 Marching Bass drum cover w/mallet holder

Monitor Wedges pair with case Mackie SRM150 w/ case

Tuba Miraphone Miraphone BB-1291 5V 4/4 Tuba BBB 5 valve piston gold laquer w/ hard case

Shure PGA98H-XLR Gooseneck Instrument Mic w/ XLR cable Shure PGA98H-XLR Piano Electric Yamaha MOXF8

Cymbals Concert crash Zildjian ZIL-K2018 20" K symphonic Light brilliant cymbal pair

Cymbals Concert crash Zildjian ZIL-K2014 18" K symphonic Light brilliant cymbal pair

Timbales with stand LP Matador Series Model LP-257 Temple Blocks LP Granite Block Set LP-1210 Bongos LP Generation II Model LP-Gen2bongo

Trumpet Yamaha YTR-8335IIS B-Flat Xeno Silverplated w/case

Soprano Saxaphone Yamaha Custom YSS-82Z Series Prof. Sop Saxophone straight neck Lacquer w/case

Alto Saxaphone Yamaha Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone w/case

Tenor Saxapohone Yamaha YTS-875EX Custom Tenor Saxophone laquer w/case

Baritone Saxaphone Yamaha Yamaha YBS-62 Professional Baritone Saxophone w/case

Guitar electric PRS PRS CE24 Electric Guitar Whale Blue w/case

Guitar Accoustic C.F. Martin & Co,. DCPA4 Rosewood Guitar, W/CS w/case

Bass Amp GK Gallien-Krueger MB210-II 500w 2x10 combo amp Electric Bass Rickenbacker 4003S Electric Bass Guitar Fireglo w/case

Timpani (set of 5) Adams Adams Professional Generation II Hammered Cambered Copper Timpani. (5) P2DHSET5FT

Subwoofer pair ($658.60) Mackie Mackie TH-18S Subwoofer pair ($658.60 each) 15” 3-way HD Powered Speaker pair ($1,113.85) Mackie

Mackie HD1531 15” 3-way HD Powered Speaker pair ($1,113.85 each)

Stage Snake 200' (RM3208FBQ200) ProCo

Pro Co Roadmaster Stage Snake 200'

(RM3208FBQ200)

Concert Snare Drum Majestic Prophonic 10x12 Majestic Concert Snare Drum Majestic Prophonic 10x12

Drum Set Gretch

Gretsch Drums Renown Series 4-piecs shell pack with 20/10/12/14 vintage pearl. RN2-E604-VP, DWCP3000PK Drum Workshop DWCP3000 PK includes 3300,3500,3700 & 3000, and Drum Workshop DWCP3100 3000 Throne

Ride Cymbal Sabian Sabian HH Jam Master Ride Cymbal 22in.

12212DGB

Cymbal Vault SKB SKB 1SKB-CV8 ATA 22 Cymbal Vault

Drum Set Case Humes & Berg Humes and Burg Enduro Bass Drum Case with black foam 16x20 DR508BDBKSP

Drum Trap Case Humes & Berg Humes and Berg DR890BK Tilt and Pull 36" Case

Total: $177,275.50

4. Statutory Authority.

The statutory authority permitting this sole source acquisition is 41 U.S.C. Section 1901(e), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

MCOP500.18B Ch. 7 provides that “current supply regulations pertaining to musical instruments and accessories are designed to increase the proficiency and appearance of Marine Corps Bands and provide individual Marine musicians with professional quality musical instruments and equipment.” There are no substitutes for the items listed in Section 3 above available in the commercial marketplace, which promote adherence to MCOP500.18B Ch.7, for the following reasons:

Quality: to withstand the rigors of its daily mission requirements, the Government requires high quality, professional, industry standard instruments. Further, the Government currently has many of the brands identified above in its inventory. Procurement of different brands of musical instruments would result in different sound qualities; in order to achieve the required sound the brand of instruments must stay consistent.

Continuity: the Naval School of Music uses the brands of instruments identified in Section 3 above to train musicians for introductory, intermediate, and advanced training. It is important to remain consistent with regards to equipment to give all Marines the best possible opportunity to succeed in their individual career progression. Further, the Government currently has considerable repair and replacement parts only compatible with the brands identified above in its inventory. Procurement of different brands would result in undue waste of in-stock parts and additional spending on new spare and replacement parts.

Aesthetics: In order to maintain visual consistency amongst the unit we must be consistent with brands of instruments. Different brands and models have different color brass, plating, lacquer etching, designs etc. In order to maintain uniformity equipment, the Government needs to stay consistent with brands already in use. Also

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Possible

The Government’s knowledge of commodities available in the open market for this requirement is based primarily on:

Total: $177,275.50

1) Knowledge Sharing: Marine Corps Band members which represent the various USMC installations throughout the continental United States regularly share performance reviews concerning sound quality, handling, and appearance of instruments they have sampled and/or procured. This knowledge sharing between USMC resident expert players (section leaders) in the Quantico unit as well as in other units throughout the country aid in ensuring compliance with MCOP500.18B Ch.7. To supplement, the Marine Corps Repair Techs at the Naval School of Music are consulted for recommendation as they see a higher volume of instruments compared to the USMC installation bands;

2) Government SME conference attendance: throughout the year the MCB, Quantico band will send its members to trade shows and conferences in order to sample various brands/models of instruments to assess the sound quality, handling, and appearance of instruments available in the current commercial market;

3) Ongoing Government market research: to supplement conference attendance, the MCB, Quantico band will regularly send its members to local music stores to assess the sound quality, handling, and appearance of instruments available in the current commercial market.

The equipment listed in Section 3 above are available from several authorized resellers in the commercial marketplace. The Government intends to solicit offers for the brand name items from as many resellers as possible.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this justification will be fair and reasonable as the basis of the Government’s Independent Cost Estimate is rates available in the commercial marketplace for identical items.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

Prior to acquiring additional equipment under future contracts, market research will be performed to assess industry’s ability to provide identical or similar items to meet the Government’s requirement.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

Technical/Requirements Certification

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical/Requirements Cognizance:

MSgt Martha Tracey Date Instrument Repair Technician

Legal Review

This J&A has been legally reviewed.

John Sabatino Date Legal Counsel

Contracting Officer Certification

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Michael Dennie Date Contracting Officer

3/10/2017

3/10/2017

DENNIE.MICHAEL.TH

OMAS.1385323707

Digitally signed by

DENNIE.MICHAEL.THOMAS.1385323707

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TRACEY.MARTHA.

MARIE.1042594039

Digitally signed by

TRACEY.MARTHA.MARIE.1042594039

DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USMC, cn=TRACEY.MARTHA.MARIE.1042594039 Date: 2017.03.10 10:10:08 -05'00'

SABATINO.JOHN

.M.1239000173

Digitally signed by

SABATINO.JOHN.M.1239000173

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