Audio Engineer Instructor Support Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 20260005527
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611699 All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Virginia Beach, Virginia 23459, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is conducting a sources sought to determine industry capability and interest in providing Audio Engineer Instructor Support Services to the Naval School of Music in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with responses due by July 9, 2026. This is market research only; no solicitation is forthcoming at this time, and the notice is issued under FAR Clause 52.215-3.
A firm fixed-price contract is anticipated consisting of one twelve-month base period and three twelve-month option years, with performance beginning September 24, 2026, and continuing through March 23, 2031. The Government retains the option to extend by six months under FAR 52.217-8. Work is performed onsite at Naval School of Music, located at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story, Virginia Beach.
The contractor shall provide a qualified onsite audio engineer instructor to deliver approximately 500 hours annually of one-on-one and group instruction to Basic Music Course and Unit Leader Course students. Key responsibilities include teaching audio production concepts, providing audio engineering support for ensembles, conducting instrumental proficiency assessments, and maintaining instructional equipment. The instructor must prepare students to achieve minimum proficiency scores of 21 for BMC students and 24 for ULC students on the A55A NEC assessment. Instruction covers assessment overview, live sound reinforcement fundamentals, live production technology, and system optimization. Services are provided Monday through Friday during standard work hours, excluding federal holidays and a scheduled two-week NAVSOM shutdown.
Required qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Music Technology, or Recording Arts; multiple years of live sound production experience; proficiency with specified audio equipment including Yamaha, Meyer Sound, Dante networks, Shure wireless systems, SMAART software, and Apple MacBook Pro/Logic Pro; and ability to carry up to 40 pounds. The contractor must complete an instructor certification consisting of orientation meetings, curriculum instruction, and observation of three proficiency assessments prior to lesson delivery.
The anticipated NAICS code is 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction) with a small business size standard of 16.5 million dollars. No set-aside is anticipated.
Notice text
Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes," this announcement constitutes a Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. Naval Supply Center (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest to provide Audio Engineer Instructor Support Services to the Naval School of Music (NAVSOM), in Virginia Beach, VA.
This is a sources sought notice ONLY. There is NO solicitation at this time. Requests for a solicitation in response to this notice will not be answered or taken for consideration. This notice is issued for the sole purpose of conducting market research in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
A Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) contract consisting of one (1), twelve (12)-month base period and three (3), twelve (12)-month option years is anticipated. The performance is anticipated to begin 24 September 2026 and continue through 23 March 2031. Included in the period of performance is the Government’s option to extend by six (6) months in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.217-8.
It is anticipated that this requirement, if solicited, will be under NAICS code 611699, and the small business size standard is $16.5M.
Responses to this Sources Sought request shall include the following information:
- Company name, address, point of contact name, phone number and email address.
- Unique Entity ID and Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
- Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to meet the Government’s requirement, in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.
- Type and Size of Business (Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned).
- Distance of business from the Place of Performance.
Reponses to this Sources Sought request shall be submitted electronically to Abbey Taylor at mary.a.taylor263.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 9 July 2026 at 10:00AM EST
NOTE: Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released. Again, this is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the results. Please note the information within this Sources Sought Notice will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Performance Work Statement - Audio Engineer.pdf |
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