Brand_Name_Justification_-_Timpani.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND

4214 FIELD BAND DRIVE STE 5330

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND 20755-7055

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF:

SAPA-AFB 26 January 2018

MEMORANDUM FOR MICC- Fort Drum

SUBJECT: Brand Name Justification for PR# 0011142808 for 1 set of 8 Adams Philharmonic Dresden Custom Timpani with flight cases

1. While some timpani manufactured for the student and non-professional, there are but a few that meet the needs of the professional. Adams Philharmonic Dresden Custom Timpani is one of a variety of timpani manufacturers in the market who has attained high levels of quality in areas of sound production, durability, intonation, and ease of use. These Adams Philharmonic Dresden Custom Timpani allow the designated musicians the ability to accomplish the music mission of The United States Army Field Band at the highest possible level, when playing in small to medium venues, at high level diplomatic and Presidential events. The timpani are beyond lifecycle and are not economically repairable. The end users tested many makes and models of timpani and found this make and model fit the player and the ensemble requirements better than any other.

2. The end user found this make and models of Adams Philharmonic Dresden Custom Timpani after extensive testing at conventions and music shops. I conducted a Google search for Adams Philharmonic Dresden Custom Timpani. I was able to find at least three vendors Percussion Source, Washington Music Center and Music & Arts who were all able to provide quotes for these Adams Philharmonic Dresden Custom Timpani. This equipment is not on GSA Schedule.

The Market Research was conducted by MSG Bernhard Yutesler during the month of January 2018.

3. Army Regulation Per AR 220-90 6-1, a-c 6–1. Musical instruments

a. Authorizations for musical instruments used in Army MPUs are established by TOE, TDA, CTA 50–900, or CTA 50–909.

b. Professional, quality musical instruments are required in Army Music units. Contracting offices will procure musical instruments based on the recommendations of the MPU commander, Army Music officer, warrant officer bandmaster, or the MPU senior sergeant (see para 6–1c).

c. MPU commanders, staff music officers, or MPU senior sergeants are the only personnel authorized to certify the condition, serviceability, and professional quality of musical instruments, sound reinforcement systems, recording equipment, musical support equipment, and musical expendable supplies for use in ABCP units and activities. Disagreements on what constitutes "professional quality" musical instruments, electronic equipment, or musical support equipment will be referred to the Chief, Army Music Materiel and Logistics Office, Joint

Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA 23459–2617, for proponent resolution.

The commander of TUSAFB COL Jim R. Keene has determined that these Adams Philharmonic Dresden Custom Timpani and no other will suffice

4. For the reasons listed above, The US Army Field Band requests a brand name purchase of these Adams Philharmonic Dresden Custom Timpani.

5. POC this memorandum is the undersigned at (301) 677-2840 or by e-mail at:

bernhard.p.yutesler.mil@mail.mil.

1/26/2018

X Bernhard P. Yutesler

Signed by: YUTESLER.BERNHARD.PAUL.1139584500

BERNHARD P. YUTESLER

MSG, USA

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