Audio Equipment

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command seeks brand-name audio equipment for the U.S. Navy Band, with proposals due September 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The procurement is set aside 100 percent for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), with a ceiling of $350,000 or below, and is being conducted as a simplified acquisition under 10 U.S.C. 2304c.

Place of performance is Washington, DC (Navy Band facility, 617 Warrington Ave SE, Washington, DC 20374-5054). The procurement comprises 16 line items of brand-name commercial off-the-shelf audio equipment across four manufacturers: DiGiCo audio consoles (Quantum 338 and Quantum 112 systems with cases, upgrade packages, fiber optic cables, and I/O cards); Fourier Audio Transform equipment and software subscriptions; SKB flight racks; and Meyer Sound digital processors. Quantities range from 1 to 5 units per item. All items must be new, in original packaging, and sourced directly from Original Equipment Manufacturers or OEM-authorized distributors. The Navy Band has invested over $130,000 in existing DiGiCo infrastructure using proprietary Optocore fiber optic protocol, and all specified equipment is justified as mission-critical for compatibility and interoperability.

Delivery is FOB Destination with a preferred delivery date of 60 days after contract award. Hardware includes standard OEM commercial warranties beginning upon Government acceptance. Software licenses must be registered in the Navy Band's name with license keys and activation codes delivered electronically. The NAICS code is 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing); PSC is 7720 (Musical Instrument Parts and Accessories). Amendment 0002, issued September 3, extended the due date from September 2 and deleted CLIN 0013 (Fourier Audio Transform Suite 12-month subscription).