Custom Band Drums

The United States Marine Corps is seeking to procure custom-made musical instruments for the Marine Forces Reserve Band, specifically 4 rope tension snare drums and 2 rope tension bass drums. The drums must be constructed with Nordic true cherry wood shells featuring 45-degree bearing edges and a clear coat finish, with black polymer hoops and white Kevlar rope tensioning. Each drum requires extensive custom hand-painted artwork incorporating 25 specific battle streamers spanning from the Revolutionary War through Iraq, with the paint expected to maintain durability for 10 years. The drums will also need soft-shell carrying cases and leather components stamped with the Marine Corps Eagle Globe and Anchor emblem. The pre-solicitation notice requires interested vendors to submit initial estimates to Contracting Officer SSgt Ethan Braun via email before the January 7, 2025 deadline, with no phone calls permitted.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) in the Musical Instrument Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339992). While no specific award value is disclosed, the detailed technical specifications suggest a high-precision, custom manufacturing project with significant artistic and historical significance. The drums must meet exacting dimensional requirements, with snare drums sized at 16"x16" and bass drums at 28"x14", and include specialized leather carrying slings. All leather components must feature Marine Corps emblems, with -inch emblems on drum ears and 1-inch emblems on carrying slings. The comprehensive requirements indicate this is a specialized procurement aimed at creating historically meaningful and functionally precise musical instruments for the Marine Forces Reserve Band's ceremonial and performance needs.