Brand_Name_Justification_-_Digico_SD10.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 11 May 2018

MEMORANDUM FOR MICC- Fort Drum

SUBJECT: Brand Name Justification for PR# 0011190659 for 1 each DIGICO SD10 control surface with accessories

1. While some control surfaces are manufactured for the student and non-professional, there are but a few that meet the needs of the professional. DIGICO SD10 Control surface is one of a variety of control surfaces in the market who has attained high levels of quality in areas of sound production, durability, intonation, and ease of use. This DIGICO SD10 Control surface allows 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 end users tested many makes and models of control surfaces 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 DIGICO SD10 Control surface after extensive testing at conventions and music shops. I conducted a Google search for DIGICO SD10 Control surface. I was able to find at least three vendors Washington Professional Systems, Masque Sound and VER who were all able to provide quotes for this DIGICO SD10 Control surface.

This equipment is not on GSA Schedule.

The Market Research was conducted by MSG Bernhard Yutesler during the month of May 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 this DIGICO SD10 Control surface and no other will suffice

4. For the reasons listed above, The US Army Field Band requests a brand name purchase of this DIGICO SD10 Control surface.

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

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

5/11/2018

X Bernhard P. Yutesler

Signed by: YUTESLER.BERNHARD.PAUL.1139584500

BERNHARD P. YUTESLER

MSG, USA

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