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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W9127Q-16-T-0034 is issued as a request for quotation.

This combined synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89 effective 15 August 2016. This request for quotation is issued under NAICS Code 339992, small business size standard is 500 and 451140, and the small business size standard is $11.0m.

The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which if received timely, will be considered by the USPFO-MS Purchasing and Contracting Office. All responses should be evaluated in accordance with the RFQ.

Proposals are due no later than 4:00 p.m., CST, September 6, 2016. Submit quotes via email or fax to MSG Angela Ellis, angela.d.ellis12.mil@mail.mil or 601-313-1569; mail to: USPFO-MS-PC, Attn: MSG Angela Ellis, 144 Military Drive, Flowood, MS 39232-8861. Should offerors require additional clarification or have any questions regarding this requirement, must be submitted in writing by email, and addressed to MSG Angela Ellis no later than September 2, 2016.

All offers must include Fed Tax ID #, CAGE and Duns Number. All potential sources shall be registered in the SAMs, https://sam.gov/portal/publis/sam in order to be eligible for award.

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFAR 252.22-7003, apply to this requirement. In order for vendors to be paid, all vendors must now use an E-invoicing system called Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). To gain access to the WAWF production system, contractors must acquire an account available at https://wawf.eb.mil/. Questions on WAWF may be directed to the WAWF Help Desk (available 24/7) at 866-618-5988.

See attached list of musical instruments.

This is a brand name requirement in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Attached is the product description that identifies the commercial products by brand name and characteristics of the named product that are being requested.

First-line, professional-quality musical instruments are required in Army bands. Authorized equipment will be evaluated based on the salient characteristics, sufficiency, condition, serviceability, quality, sound reinforcement and approved quality for the music performance units (MPUs).

Delivery Schedule: FOB Destination within 30 days from date of award. The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer.

*New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items.

The following FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses are hereby applicable to this solicitation and any resultant contract award:

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 -- System for Award Management. (Jul 2013) 52.204-13 – System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013) 52.211-17 -- Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sep 1989) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (OCT 2015) 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014) 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. (APR 2015) 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (May 2015) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (May 2016) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.233-3 – Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 – Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.237-2 -- Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.247-34 -- F.O.B. – Destination. (Nov 1991) 252.203-7000 – Requirements Relating to Compensation for Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) 252.203-7002 – Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) 252.203-7005 – Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011) 252.204-7003 – Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) 252.204-7004 Alt A – System for Award Management Alternate A (Feb 2014) 252.204-7012 –Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (DEC 2015) 252.211-7003 -- Item Unique Identification And Valuation (Dec 2013) 252.223-7006—Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic Hazardous Material (Sep 2014) 252.223-7008 -- Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013) 252.225-7001 -- Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program (Nov 2014) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Dec 2012) 252.232-7003 – Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013) 252.232-7010 – Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.243-7001 – Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) 252.244-7000 –Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013) 252.247-7023 – Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Apr 2014)