Brand Name-Bach and YAMAHA Instruments

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring five specific brand-name musical instruments for the U.S. Navy Band, including one Bach 180S37R Trumpet with reverse lead pipe, one Bach 180S37 Trumpet, one Yamaha YCLCSGIIIH Clarinet, one Buffet Divine Bb Clarinet (model BC1160-2-0), and one Yamaha YTS-875EX Tenor Saxophone. This solicitation (N0018926QW121) is being issued as a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products under Standard Form 1449, with all items procured under firm fixed-price arrangements. The government has justified the brand-name restriction through detailed technical justification documents establishing that only these specific manufacturers' instruments meet the Navy Band's unique performance, compatibility, and operational requirements. Proposals are due by April 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM, providing only a two-day response window for interested offerors. Primary contact for solicitation information is Matthew Mertz at (757-771-4727), with financial and delivery matters directed to Carl Lindquist and technical questions addressed to MU1 Jared Brannon.

This solicitation is set aside 100 percent for women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns, which limits competition to certified WOSB entities. The NAICS code assigned is 459140 (Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores) with a small business size standard of $22.5 million. No current incumbent is identified in the available documentation. Delivery is preferred by September 30, 2026 to the United States Navy Band at its primary location in Washington, DC (617 Warrington Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20374-5054), though the place of performance is listed as Norfolk, VA. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing small business compliance, security requirements, payment procedures through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and various certification requirements. The government is exempt from state and local sales taxes on this procurement.