Band Equipment
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912TF26QA009
- Agency
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Army National Guard
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7710 Musical Instruments
- Place of performance
- Newington, New Hampshire 03801, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Army National Guard seeks band equipment—one flute and one Willson brand BBb tuba—with quotes due May 27, 4:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a total small business set-aside, restricting competition to vendors meeting the 1000-employee threshold for NAICS 339992, Musical Instrument Manufacturing.
Place of performance is Newington, NH 03801, with FOB Destination to 722 Riverwood Drive, Pembroke, NH 03275. The procurement is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial items, with a Firm-Fixed Price contract anticipated.
CLIN 0001 (Flute, quantity 1 each) requires: Key C, range Low B to at least high C (three octaves), 14k gold riser body and headjoint, standard embouchure hole for consistent tone production, straight headjoint, medium heavy wall tubing, open-hole (French) key design, and offset split-E mechanism with reliable, durable key action using stainless steel or equivalent springs. CLIN 0002 (Tuba, quantity 1 each) specifies Willson brand BBb Tuba Silver Concert Band Use 3100S 5V 5/4, Key BBb (B-flat), bore approximately 0.730–0.770 inches (standard concert tuba bore), bell diameter 17–20 inches, upright bell configuration, and brass body with durable silver plating.
Evaluation applies a two-factor structure: Price (reasonableness and balance across all line items) and Technical Acceptability (Acceptable or Unacceptable based on clear specification of how the product meets or exceeds salient characteristics and stated delivery requirements). The solicitation document incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses addressing representations, certifications, small business limitations on subcontracting (50% for supplies), Buy American requirements, and payment through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
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Update #3 · Latest ·
*Amendment 1 - 28 APR 26*
This amendment is to add a brand name requirement for CLIN 0002 with J&A attached. Due date pushed from 01 MAY 26 to 13 MAY 26.
*Amendment 2 - 13 MAY 26*
This amendment is to change the key requirement for CLIN 0001. See below for revised salient characteristics. Due date pushed from 13 MAY 26 to 27 MAY 26.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912TF26QA009 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement 339992: Musical Instrument Manufacturing, a small business size standard of 1000 EMP. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business, and only qualified vendors may submit quotes. The solicitation will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 13 May 2026, 4:00PM. Eastern Time. Free On Board (FOB) Destination shall be required to 722 Riverwood Drive, Pembroke, NH 03275. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
The NH Army National Guard requires the following items:
CLIN 0001: Flute (QTY= 1 EA)
Must meet the following salient characteristics:
Key: C, Range: Low B to at least high C (three octaves), Material: 14k gold riser body and headjoint., Headjoint: Standard embouchure hole cut for consistent tone production; straight headjoint required. Tubing options medium heavy wall, Key system: open-hole (French) design; offset split-E mechanism,Mechanism: Reliable, durable key action with stainless steel or equivalent springs and pads designed for long use. C# Trill, Intonation: Accurate intonation across all registers, suitable for ensemble performance,Accessories: Includes protective case, cleaning rod, and polishing cloth
CLIN 0002: Tuba (QTY = 1 EA)
Key: Willson brand BBb Tuba Silver (Concert Band Use) 3100S 5V 5/4 BBb Tuba, Key: BBb (B-flat), Bore size: Approximately 0.730″ – 0.770″ (standard concert tuba bore), Bell diameter: 17″ – 20″, upright bell configuration Construction: Brass body with durable silver-plated
Interested parties should see “Instructions to Offers” in the Provisions and Clauses document for details on how to submit your quotes (IAW 52.212-1)
Interested parties should also see “Evaluation factors” in the Provisions and Clauses document for a description on how the Government intends to evaluate your quotes (IAW FAR 52.212-2)
Quotes must be valid for sixty (60) days.
All technical or contractual questions shall be submitted in writing via e-mail no later than 12:00 noon EST on 21 April 2026 to Grace Jordan at grace.jordan.1@us.af.mil and Richard Trafton at Richard.C.Trafton.civ@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. If the Government responses to technical questions affect any portion of the solicitation then an Amendment of Solicitation will be issued. The subject of your email must include your company's legal name, state the nature of your email and include the Solicitation Number W912TF26QA009. For example, the subject of your email should be similar to the following: Quote Submission by Company XXXXX, Solicitation Number W912TF26QA009 Company XXXXX Question Regarding Solicitation Number W912TF26QA009.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.
Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.
See the “Provisions & Clauses” attachment for a complete list of provisions & clauses applicable to this solicitation
Update #2 ·
*Amendment 1 - 28 APR 26*
This amendment is to add a brand name requirement for CLIN 0002 with J&A attached. Due date pushed from 01 MAY 26 to 13 MAY 26.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912TF26QA009 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement 339992: Musical Instrument Manufacturing, a small business size standard of 1000 EMP. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business, and only qualified vendors may submit quotes. The solicitation will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 13 May 2026, 4:00PM. Eastern Time. Free On Board (FOB) Destination shall be required to 722 Riverwood Drive, Pembroke, NH 03275. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
The NH Army National Guard requires the following items:
CLIN 0001: Flute (QTY= 1 EA)
Must meet the following salient characteristics:
Key: C, Range: Low C to at least high C (three octaves), Material: 14k gold riser body and head joint., Head joint: Standard embouchure hole cut for consistent tone production; straight head joint required. Tubing options medium heavy wall.
CLIN 0002: Tuba (QTY = 1 EA)
Key: Willson brand BBb Tuba Silver (Concert Band Use) 3100S 5V 5/4 BBb Tuba, Key: BBb (B-flat), Bore size: Approximately 0.730″ – 0.770″ (standard concert tuba bore), Bell diameter: 17″ – 20″, upright bell configuration Construction: Brass body with durable silver-plated
Interested parties should see “Instructions to Offers” in the Provisions and Clauses document for details on how to submit your quotes (IAW 52.212-1)
Interested parties should also see “Evaluation factors” in the Provisions and Clauses document for a description on how the Government intends to evaluate your quotes (IAW FAR 52.212-2)
Quotes must be valid for sixty (60) days.
All technical or contractual questions shall be submitted in writing via e-mail no later than 12:00 noon EST on 21 April 2026 to Grace Jordan at grace.jordan.1@us.af.mil and Richard Trafton at Richard.C.Trafton.civ@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. If the Government responses to technical questions affect any portion of the solicitation then an Amendment of Solicitation will be issued. The subject of your email must include your company's legal name, state the nature of your email and include the Solicitation Number W912TF26QA009. For example, the subject of your email should be similar to the following: Quote Submission by Company XXXXX, Solicitation Number W912TF26QA009 Company XXXXX Question Regarding Solicitation Number W912TF26QA009.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.
Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.
See the “Provisions & Clauses” attachment for a complete list of provisions & clauses applicable to this solicitation
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912TF26QA009 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement 339992: Musical Instrument Manufacturing, a small business size standard of 1000 EMP. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business, and only qualified vendors may submit quotes. The solicitation will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 01 May 2026, 4:00PM. Eastern Time. Free On Board (FOB) Destination shall be required to 722 Riverwood Drive, Pembroke, NH 03275. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
The NH Army National Guard requires the following items:
CLIN 0001: Flute (QTY= 1 EA)
Must meet the following salient characteristics:
Key: C, Range: Low C to at least high C (three octaves), Material: 14k gold riser body and head joint., Head joint: Standard embouchure hole cut for consistent tone production; straight head joint required. Tubing options medium heavy wall.
CLIN 0002: Tuba (QTY = 1 EA)
Key: BBb Tuba Silver (Concert Band Use) 3100S 5V 5/4 BBb Tuba, Key: BBb (B-flat), Bore size: Approximately 0.730″ – 0.770″ (standard concert tuba bore), Bell diameter: 17″ – 20″, upright bell configuration Construction: Brass body with durable silver-plated
Interested parties should see “Instructions to Offers” in the Provisions and Clauses document for details on how to submit your quotes (IAW 52.212-1)
Interested parties should also see “Evaluation factors” in the Provisions and Clauses document for a description on how the Government intends to evaluate your quotes (IAW FAR 52.212-2)
Quotes must be valid for sixty (60) days.
All technical or contractual questions shall be submitted in writing via e-mail no later than 12:00 noon EST on 21 April 2026 to Grace Jordan at grace.jordan.1@us.af.mil and Richard Trafton at Richard.C.Trafton.civ@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. If the Government responses to technical questions affect any portion of the solicitation then an Amendment of Solicitation will be issued. The subject of your email must include your company's legal name, state the nature of your email and include the Solicitation Number W912TF26QA009. For example, the subject of your email should be similar to the following: Quote Submission by Company XXXXX, Solicitation Number W912TF26QA009 Company XXXXX Question Regarding Solicitation Number W912TF26QA009.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.
Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.
See the “Provisions & Clauses” attachment for a complete list of provisions & clauses applicable to this solicitation
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