Q&A.docx

Q1 - We respectfully request that this opportunity be designated as a Competitive HUBZone Set Aside.

A1 – No

Q2 - I would like to know if I am able to quote all Selmer products for the above listed bid request.

A2 - You would be considered a "no bid" for not meeting the requirements of the multiple, specific name brands for each instrument.

Q3 - The Wilson 2960 Celebration Model Euphonium 2960 comes in two finishes, Lacquer and Silver. Which finish would you like?

A3 – SILVER

Q4 - The Edwards Bass Trombone hand slide B-DB-AN is no longer available. Only the BN, bass standard nickel or DBN, bass dual bore nickel is available. Which would you want?

A4 - BDBN IS PREFERED

Q5 - The tenor trombone hand slide B-DB-AN listed is not available do you have another hand slide configuration?

A5 - T-BCN WOULD BE PREFERED

Q6 - There is also a selection of cases for the tenor and bass. The selections for the tenor trombone is: Cream vegan leather, 3K carbon fiber case and 4K lightweight carbon fiber case.

A6 - 3K CARBON FIBER FOR BOTH

Q7 - Do you want cases included for all of the instruments listed in the description?

A7 - YES - FRENCH HORN NEEDS TO BE THE MARCUS BONNA MB5 CASE

Q8 - The following instruments are discontinued (per factory advisement), how would you like to proceed? Buffet BC1131G-2-0 R13 Greenline Clarinet and Edwards B454-V B-DB-AN Bass Trombone A8 – Buffet BC1131G-2-0 R13 Greenline Clarinet can be substituted with (1) New from factory: Buffet BC1131G-5-0. Edwards B454-V B-DB-AN Bass Trombone can be substituted with (1) New from factory: B454-V-E Bass Trombone B-DBN

Q9 - What is the bell size preferred on the Ricco Kuhn w293 Double Horn?

A9 - ML - Also would like to ask for Marcus Bonna MB5 Case.

Q10 - The Edwards B-DB-AN BASS Hand slides no longer exist. Do you want us to quote the Bass Trombone and Tenor Trombone without them?

A10 – Use BDBN for the hand slide

Q11 - Also do can I please have specs on the B454-V and T350-HB instruments to see exactly what the end user wants?

A11 - Edwards Bass Trombone B454-V - Gb/D second valve tuning; Bore Size .562"/.578"; Bell Weight 21 Gauge (.028" thick); Bell Material - Yellow Brass (70% Copper / 30% Zinc); Bell Treatment - Tempered; Slides - BDBN; Tuning Slides - Single Radius; Finish - Satin Finish; 3K Carbon Fiber Case. Secondly; Edwards Tenor Trombone T350-HB - Bore .547 Size; Bell Weight 22 guage (.025 thick); Bell Material - Yellow Brass (70% copper / 30% Zinc), Bell Treatment - Tempered; Slides - T-BCN; Tuning Slides - Single Radius; Satin Finish; 3K Carbon Fiber Case