88th Army Band Instruments
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W912LD25Q0006
- Agency
- Rhode Island National Guard Army National Guard, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 459140 Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers
- PSC
- 7710 Musical Instruments
- Place of performance
- 02818
- Points of contact
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- Shane Murray shane.c.murray2.civ@army.mil (401) 557-6035
- Ryan Lawton ryan.s.lawton.civ@army.mil (401) 557-6036
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIANG) is seeking to procure specific high-end musical instruments for the 88th Army Band through a sources sought notice. The required instruments include an Eastman "52nd Street" Baritone Saxophone, two Buffet clarinets (Tosca and R13 models), a Yamaha CP88 88-key Stage Piano, a Haynes Q3 Flute, and a Gemeinhardt Roy Seaman Storm Piccolo. Potential suppliers must submit a capability statement with comprehensive company information, including their Unique Entity Identification (UEI), CAGE Code, and proof of System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The sources sought notice requires vendors to confirm their ability to supply the instruments, provide detailed product specifications, and disclose their business size and certification status (small business, 8a, WOSB, HUBZone, or SDVOSB). Responses are due by March 6, 2025, at 1700 EST, with all communications to be conducted via email to shane.c.murray2.civ@army.mil.
The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside for small businesses, though it encourages participation from various certified small business categories. No incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation. While the exact award value is not specified, the notice references the NAICS code 459140 for Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers, which has a size standard of $22.5 million. The procurement appears to be for seven specific musical instruments, suggesting a targeted and precise acquisition approach. The notice explicitly states that this is a market research initiative for planning purposes only, and respondents should understand that this does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee of contract award. The government reserves the right to use multiple procurement methods, including GSA schedules or open market purchasing, to acquire the required instruments.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OFFER, OR PROPSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), IF ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.
This Sources Sought Notice is being issued in accordance with FAR Part 10, Market Research, to provide information for planning purposes only. This Notice shall not be construed as either a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government.
DESCRIPTION: The Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIANG) has a requirement for musical instruments in accordance with the attached Supply List (see Attachment 1).
PSC: 7710 - Musical Instruments
NAICS: 459140 - Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers
If your company has the potential capability to provide this requirement through GSA, open market, or both, please submit a capability statement with the following information:
- Company Information: Your Company's name, address, point of contact with email address and telephone number, Federal Cage Code, Unique Entity Identification (UEI) and business size. Your company must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to receive an award. To register, go to https://www.sam.gov.
- Question 1: Are you able to supply this item to the Government IAW Attachment 1?
- Question 2: If you answered yes to Question 2, please provide a description and/or specifications of the product being offered that meets the characteristics.
- Question 3: Please state if you are certified Small Business (8a, WOSB, Hubzone, or SDVOSB) or a Large Business. Applicable NAICS code 459140 - Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers; Size Standard: $22.5M.
All qualified business concerns are encouraged to respond. Questions regarding the requirement are also encouraged. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 1700, EST, 06 March 2025.
All responses and questions under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to shane.c.murray2.civ@army.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.
Q&A:
Question #1:
Can you clarify which clarinet type is needed either in the current Sources Sought or in the final solicitation as there are two or more types for the R13 and Buffet Tosca:
- R13
- Buffet Crampon R13 Professional A Clarinet with Silver-plated Keys
- Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet - Silver-plated Keys
- Tosca
- Buffet-Crampon 1195 Tosca Professional Low C Bass Clarinet - Silver-plated Keys
- Buffet-Crampon Tosca Professional Bb Clarinet - Silver-plated Keys
Answer: Both would be the Bb with silver plated keys.
Update #1 ·
DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OFFER, OR PROPSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), IF ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.
This Sources Sought Notice is being issued in accordance with FAR Part 10, Market Research, to provide information for planning purposes only. This Notice shall not be construed as either a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government.
DESCRIPTION: The Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIANG) has a requirement for musical instruments in accordance with the attached Supply List (see Attachment 1).
PSC: 7710 - Musical Instruments
NAICS: 459140 - Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers
If your company has the potential capability to provide this requirement through GSA, open market, or both, please submit a capability statement with the following information:
- Company Information: Your Company's name, address, point of contact with email address and telephone number, Federal Cage Code, Unique Entity Identification (UEI) and business size. Your company must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to receive an award. To register, go to https://www.sam.gov.
- Question 1: Are you able to supply this item to the Government IAW Attachment 1?
- Question 2: If you answered yes to Question 2, please provide a description and/or specifications of the product being offered that meets the characteristics.
- Question 3: Please state if you are certified Small Business (8a, WOSB, Hubzone, or SDVOSB) or a Large Business. Applicable NAICS code 459140 - Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers; Size Standard: $22.5M.
All qualified business concerns are encouraged to respond. Questions regarding the requirement are also encouraged. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 1700, EST, 06 March 2025.
All responses and questions under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to shane.c.murray2.civ@army.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| I.A.02. Sources Sought_Att 1_Supply List_REV 2.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Att 1_Supply List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 88th Army Band Musical Instruments | Solicitation | |
| 88th Army Band Instruments | Pre-Solicitation |
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