W912LR26QA037 RFIs QA Responses.pdf

Request for Quotes: Purchase of Professional Instruments (Brand-Name), Accessories, and

Equipment for 248th AB PRARNG

Questions, Answers and Clarifications to Requests for Information

RFI #1 - for Item # 16: Barri-Pandero JuanPuto Percussion Can you provide any link or reference of this item?

Please see this link for reference Barripandero

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svjxItCinHw)

A unique handmade wooden percussion instruments that merges the barrel drum (Bomba drum) and the frame drum (Plena drum) of Puerto Rican music. The instruments are handcrafted from high-quality wood, with each piece carved individually to produce distinct sound.

The BarriPandero is the flagship instrument from JuanPuto Percussion and is used for playing traditional Puerto Rican music, specifically the rhythms of bomba and plena.

The instrument is known for:

• Fusion design: It combines the barrel-shaped body of a “barril de bomba” with the tunable head of a “pandero de plena”, allowing drummers to play both styles with a single instrument.

• High-quality materials: Instruments are crafted from ash wood and other premium materials.

Specifications:

• Three BarriPanderos sizes: 12”, 14” and 16”

• Handmade Wooden

RFI #2 - Item # 76: 4-in-1 Combo ATA Drum Case w/ Adjustable Shelves and Item # 77:

Road Case - DRUM KIT: What I need are the compartment sizes you would like in the 4 in 1 case. For the second case, did you want a drum vault to hold all the equipment you listed ~or~

Did you want a couple of cases to house the equipment listed. For either option on the second case, I would need the dimensions of the drums along with the equipment that you are planning on storing in the case.

Answer: Please see below image for reference.

1. For the ATA Conga Case, able to fit 3 congas, the stand compartment with 2 adjustable shelves so we can fit item #82 Collapsible Cradle with Leg and Casters and one small drawer on top.

2. For the ATA Bomba Barrel Case – Compartments shall be able to storage the three barripanderos with 6-8” storage space on top for accessories, and the 4 compartament with 4 equal drawers able to storage minor percussion such as güicharos, güiros, raspas, shékeres, bells, etc.

This image if for reference only

RFI #2 […] Continue Item # 77: Road Case - DRUM KIT: What I need are the compartment sizes you would like in the 4 in 1 case. For the second case, did you want a drum vault to hold all the equipment you listed ~or~ Did you want a couple of cases to house the equipment listed. For either option on the second case, I would need the dimensions of the drums along with the equipment that you are planning on storing in the case.

For the Drum Kit Road Cases, is should be able to hold one complete drumset including, Kick, 2

Toms, Floor Tom, Snare, drawer for accessories and full hardware storage including drum throne and rug. Door should also have 2 caster to facilitate opening. This image if for reference only

Note that ATA Bomba Barrel Case will depend on the sizes of the Barripanderos. But this is the main idea for these cases.

For items #76

For Item #77

RFI #3 - Items 18 & 23 (Pearl Cymbal Stands):

Both Item 18 ("Pearl C1030SC Goose Neck Cymbal Stand") and Item 23 ("Pearl Gooseneck

Suspended Cymbal Stand") map to the same product (C1030SC). Please confirm whether these are two distinct products or a duplicate entry.

Answer:

They are duplicated entry.

RFI #4 - Item 59 (Taylor 312ce):

The bid specifies the "12-Fret V-Class" model. Sweetwater currently carries the Next Generation

312ce (312ceACSV). If the original V-Class bracing specific version is required, please confirm.

Answer: Next Generation 312ce Acoustic-electric Guitar will be accepted.

RFI #5 - Item 89 (ProX DM7 Case):

The quote reflects the standard ProX Hydraulic Flip-Ready Case for the Yamaha DM7

(YDM71ULMA). If this case is intended to house the DM7-EX from Item 5, the applicable SKU is YDM7EX1ULMA . Confirm the exact requirement.

Answer: Yes, is intended to house the DM7-EX from Item 5.

RFI #6 - Item 96 (Gator Keyboard Bag):

No exact Krome/Kronos-branded Gator bag was found in the current catalog. The Gator GKB-76

(76-key padded gig bag) is offered as the appropriate size equivalent. Confirm if a specific branded model is required.

Answer: Yes, branded model is required.

RFI #7 - Also, kindly update line item 0037 in the pricing schedule xlx , please update line item

0095 & 0096 in the Solicitation SF 1449 W912LR26QA0370001 (Amended).pdf and

Amendment W912LR26QA0370001 SF 30.pdf.

Answer: Item 37 remain as initial solicitation. Items are as specified in the pricing schedule xlx

73-key.

RFI #8 - Line Item 0037 was not updated in price schedule sheet but, it is updated in the solicitation amendment.

Answer: Item 37 was not updated, remain as describe in the solicitation and the pricing schedule xlx.

RFI #9 - Line Item 0095 & 0096 were updated in the price schedule sheet but not updated in the solicitation amendment.

Answer: Items are as specified in the pricing schedule xlx 73-key.

RFI #10 - Line item 18 & 23 take us to the same product or MFR part number it appears to be a typo.

Answer: This is a replicated entry.

RFI #11 - Line Item 59 (Taylor 312ce): The bid specifies the "12-Fret V-Class" model.

Sweetwater currently carries the Next Generation 312ce (312ceACSV). If the original V-Class bracing specific version is required, please confirm.

Answer: Next Generation 312ce Acoustic-electric Guitar will be accepted.

RFI #12 - Line Item 89 (ProX DM7 Case): The quote reflects the standard ProX Hydraulic

Flip-Ready Case for the Yamaha DM7 (YDM71ULMA). If this case is intended to house the

DM7-EX from Item 5, the applicable SKU is YDM7EX1ULMA . Confirm the exact requirement.

Answer: Yes, is intended to house the DM7-EX from Item 5.

RFI #13 - Line Item 96 (Gator Keyboard Bag): No exact Krome/Kronos-branded Gator bag was found in the current catalog. The Gator GKB-76 (76-key padded gig bag) is offered as the appropriate size equivalent. Confirm if a specific branded model is required.

Answer: Yes, branded model is required.

RFI #14 - We are dealers with Yamaha so we can provide the console and pro audio stuff but not the instruments. Would that be possible?

Answer: No, the solicitation does not provide for multiple awards based on specific items.