Air House Piano
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- A051611
- Agency
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District Washington
Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- 7710 Musical Instruments
- Place of performance
- Fort Myer, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Headquarters District Washington is procuring a specific Steinway Model O Living Room Grand Piano in Ebony Polished Finish (serial #625639) with an adjustable artist bench for performances at Air House, the residence of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. The piano will be used during official events involving foreign and domestic dignitaries, where Air Force pianists perform as part of diplomatic proceedings. The 11th Contracting Squadron intends to award this as a sole source requirement to Steinway and Sons, citing that only a single source is reasonably available under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The specific piano was meticulously selected by Air Force pianists for its precise tonal qualities, clear singing tone, evenness across its range, and milder voicing suited to the Air House's acoustics. The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2025, with a due date of July 18, 2025 for this pre-solicitation notice.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, though the government intends to proceed with sole source acquisition from Steinway and Sons. The contract value is $98,329.00 for the piano and bench, with additional requirements including a 5-year manufacturer's warranty, on-site preparation services such as tuning and voicing, and removal of the existing piano. The new piano must not exceed 6 feet in length and 5 feet in width and must be delivered to Quarter 7, Generals Row, Fort Myer, Virginia. The performance period is 60 days from the award date, and the contract falls under NAICS code 451140 for musical instruments. Funding is contingent upon appropriated funds availability, with no legal liability for payment until funds are confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
Notice text
11 CONS intends to award this as a sole source requirement. Please see attached SSJ for more details.
The requirement is for a Steinway Model O Living Room Grand Piano in Ebony Polished Finish serial #625639 with adjustable artist bench. The United States Air Force pianists perform at the Air House, the home of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and their spouse. When they engage with foreign and local leadership at their home, and this instrument is front and center in those proceedings.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSJ Air House Piano.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought July 2025.pdf |
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