VA_SOW_and Salient Characteristics Outdoor_Musical_Instruments FINAL 3-2.docx

Statement of Work (SOW) Outdoor Park Musical Instruments Department of Veterans Affairs VA Central California Healthcare Services, Fresno VISN 21 May 21, 2025

1. Purpose The purpose of this project is to procure and install durable, weather-resistant, ADA-accessible outdoor musical instruments at [Fresno VA Medical Center]. These instruments will promote recreational therapy, wellness, and engagement for veterans, staff, and visitors.

2. Background As part of the VA’s continuing efforts to enhance therapeutic and recreational environments, the installation of interactive outdoor musical instruments supports the goals of holistic wellness, mental health therapy, and community engagement. These instruments are intended for passive and active use in landscaped areas and must be suitable for individuals of all ages and abilities.

3. Scope of Work The contractor shall provide all outdoor musical instruments and deliver such equipment at the designated VA property. Work includes:

- Procurement of specified musical instruments from Percussion Play.

- Delivery to site.

- User Instructions

- One-Year Warranty minimum on workmanship and equipment.

4. Tasks and Deliverables

4.1 Product Requirements

- Instruments must be designed for permanent outdoor installation.

- Must be made of durable, weather-resistant materials (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum, composite).

- Must be accessible to persons with disabilities per ADA standards.

- Instruments should be tuned and harmonically compatible for ensemble play.

Instrument Types Required:

- Trio of Rainbow Bongos Ground Fix -Forget -Me -Not Petal Drum in C Major Ground Fix -Sunflower Petal Drum C-Pygmy Ground Fix

- Black Heavy Duty Cherub Black colored Ground Fix

- Grand Marimbas Green in Color Ground Fix Salient Characteristics- Brand Name Item Or Equal Item:

A. Forget Me Not Petal Drum, Desired Color: Petals in bright Blue Color with central bright yellow Manufacturer Name: Percussion Play Limited Manufacturer Number-PPFORGXXXG Petal Drums must have 10 inch/250mm Babel Drum should be encased within specific-shaped high-pressure laminate (HPL) petals. Flower heads mounted to a stainless-steel frame for durability. Mallets should be soft and flexible. This will produce soft, soothing tones.

IN C Major Pentatonic (C4 D E G A C5)

Dimensions 560 mm/22”, 60 mm & 1060mm/24” & 1060 mm

Brand Name Item Or Equal Item:

B. Sunflower Petal Drum In C PYGMY ((C-D-Eb-G-Bb-C)- For ground installation Manufacturer Name: Percussion Play Limited Manufacturer Number- PPSUNFXXXG Desired Color: bright yellow petals and a central black drum Each Petal Drum should contain a small (10"/250mm) Babel Drum should be encased within specific-shaped high-pressure laminate (HPL) petals. Flower heads mounted to a stainless-steel frame for durability. Mallets should be soft and flexible. This will produce soft, soothing tones for our veterans

C. Grand Marimba in Green Manufacturer Name: Percussion Play Limited Manufacturer Number- PPGMARXXXG For Ground Installation

Tune: C Major Pentatonic (C3-C5) Material: hardwood, and notes should be paired with individual resonator tubes on the underside. This will allow tubes reflect and project sound back to our veterans while playing. Resonator tubes will also amplify the sound Should be composed of stainless-steel frame Heigh is important so that it is ADA accessible for wheelchair users that can get underneath it to sit comfortably should be designed with height and space considerations to be wheelchair-friendly

Brand Name Item Or Equal Item:

D. Heavy Duty Cherub in black color Manufacturer Name: Percussion Play Limited Manufacturer Number- PPGMARXXXG

Cherub Dimensions required 710 mm /28”

200 MM/8”

170MM 67”

E. Trio set of Bongos in red, yellow and blue Manufacturer Name: Percussion Play Limited Manufacturer Number -PPRAINBONG

Ground Installation Sound level

2) complete generic identification; N/A

4.2 Deliverables

- Complete set of instruments.

- Maintenance manual.

- Warranty documentation.

5. Performance Period Work shall be completed upon delivery of instruments.

6. Place of Performance Department of Veterans Affairs Central California Healthcare services, Fresno 2615 E. Clinton Ave.

Fresno, CA 93728

7. Government Furnished Property None, necessary. This is a Supply Order

8. Security Requirements None, necessary this is a supply order

9. Points of Contact (POC) Contracting Officer (CO):

Name Jason Olliff Email: Jason.olliff@va.gov Phone: 916-843-7054 image5.png image6.png image7.png image1.png image2.png image3.png image4.png