Carbon Fiber Sousaphone
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- M00264-25-RFI-CS45
- Agency
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Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7710 Musical Instruments
- Place of performance
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Marine Corps has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential suppliers for a carbon fiber sousaphone with specific technical requirements. The instrument must feature a carbon fiber construction in black with a silver-plated valve section, three piston valves, and carbon fiber components for the bell, body, and main branches. The procurement includes a gig bag and mouthpiece as part of the complete package. This RFI falls under NAICS code 339992 for Musical Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 7710 for Musical Instruments. Interested parties must respond by August 15, 2025, just four days after the posting date of August 11, 2025. The Marine Corps emphasizes that this is purely an information-gathering exercise and not an actual solicitation for proposals.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified vendors regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the notice, as this is a market research phase rather than a competitive procurement. The RFI does not include quantity requirements or delivery timelines, suggesting the Marine Corps is in the early stages of determining market capabilities and vendor availability. No evaluation criteria are provided since responses will be used solely for market research purposes rather than contractor selection. The brief response window indicates the Marine Corps may be working under an expedited timeline for their planning purposes. Additional procurement details will likely be established once the market research phase is complete and actual solicitation documents are prepared.
Notice text
Carbon Fiber Sousaphone
- Carbon Fiber, black
- Silver plated valve section
- With 3 piston valves
- Carbon fiber bell, body, and main branches
- Gig bag, mouthpiece (included)
NOTE: This RFI is intended to identify individuals that provide this supply.
*THIS IS NOT A SOLICIATION*
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