Hanger 2 Electronic Acoustics Systems

The U.S. Air Force seeks procurement and installation of an L-Acoustics Ambiance simulated acoustics system in the Band's rehearsal studio at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC, with proposals due August 19, 2026. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), size standard 750 employees. The procurement is a simplified acquisition single-source justification; the L-Acoustics Ambiance system is determined to be the only product meeting Air Force requirements due to specific technical attributes including maximum weight ceiling of 500 lbs on truss structure, voice lift capability, and simulated direct and reflected sound simulation.

Place of performance is Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC (201 McChord Street, Hangar 2). The contractor will decommission and remove approximately 84 loudspeakers from the existing LARES system, including drywall patching and repainting prep for 32 speakers on vertical surfaces. The contractor must work with L-Acoustics designers to design and install the new system and provide detailed drawings, equipment lists, wiring schematics, and timelines for Government approval before installation. The minimum equipment list specifies 59 5XT loudspeakers, 12 SB10i subwoofers, amplifiers, processors, 20 Schoeps microphones, servo reelers, and QSC control components. Delivery is due within 365 calendar days from contract award under firm fixed price.

The contractor must have been an L-Acoustics Certified Provider for a minimum of 10 years, be located on the East Coast with 4-business-hour service call response capability, maintain at least 2 technicians trained in L-ISA technology, loudspeaker systems, mixing, and Soundvision, and maintain specific backup equipment in rental inventory. A two-year on-site installation warranty and technical support is required post-handover. The contracting officer is Christopher Finik (christopher.finik@us.af.mil, 781-225-0138). A site visit was held August 12, 2026; base access requests were due August 10, 2026; questions were due August 17, 2026.