Keith Berg Horn
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- F4J0244067A001
- Agency
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District Washington
Headquarters Air Force, 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
- Bolling AFB, District of Columbia 20032, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Force (USAF) Band at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is seeking to procure one handmade French horn from Keith Berg. The horn must meet specific performance requirements, including being made in 2013 of yellow brass with a hand-hammered detachable bell, and conforming to detailed technical specifications such as bore size, bell throat size, and valve configurations. The period of performance is 60 days from the date of award. The government is conducting market research to identify potential sources and gauge interest, and is requesting responses by 3:00 PM EST on April 26, 2024 with company information, point of contact, and CAGE/DUNS data.
This procurement is not set aside for any specific business size. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339992, and there are no incumbent contractors identified. The government has not provided any budget range or award value information. The quantity required is one handmade French horn, and the timeline for delivery is 60 days from the date of award.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 339992
Requirement Information: The USAF Band, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, requires one Keith Berg handmade French horn in yellow brass with hand-hammered detachable bell.
The period of performance is the date of Award plus 60 days, unless otherwise extended in accordance with the contract.
The Keith Berg handmade French horn must meet the following critical performance requirements:
1) handmade by Keith Berg
2) double horn with Knopf-Geyer style wrap
3) made in 2013
4) yellow brass
5) hand-hammered detachable bell
6) Approximate weight: 2.5 kg / 5 lb 8 oz
7) Bore size: 0.468 inches / 11.9 mm
8) Serial number: 2013-43
9) Bell throat size: medium
10) Nickel-silver mouthpipe
11) Lever-type water key
12) String valve linkages
13) Hand-lapped valves and tuning slides
14) Engraved valve caps
Please see the attached Salient Characteristics to see the full list of performance requirements.
These requirements are not unique to the military and can be acquired in the commercial market sector and performed by any business type (large or small).
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of market research being conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF). This market research is being conducted to increase competition for this requirement by identifying potential sources and to gauge interest.
The Government will use the information gathered through publication of this SSS to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government is interested in all potential business who have the capability to execute the work described in the Salient Characteristics
Contractors that are interested in this requirement are requested to respond to Erica Little, Contract Specialist, by email at erica.little@us.af.mil and Christopher Finik, Contracting Officer, by email at christopher.finik@us.af.mil by 03:00PM EST, 12 April 2024, including the following:
1.Name and address of company.
2.A point of contact with name, title, phone, and email.
3.CAGE (NCAGE) code and Unique Entity ID (formerly DUNS number), if available.
4.This notice is for informational purposes only and is not considered a commitment by the Government. This notice does not
obligate the Government to solicit and award contracts nor does it obligate the Government to pay potential offerors for any costs incurred for their participation in this sources sought/market research.
Update #1 ·
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 339992
Requirement Information: The USAF Band, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, requires one Keith Berg handmade French horn in yellow brass with hand-hammered detachable bell.
The period of performance is the date of Award plus 60 days, unless otherwise extended in accordance with the contract.
The Keith Berg handmade French horn must meet the following critical performance requirements:
1) handmade by Keith Berg
2) double horn with Knopf-Geyer style wrap
3) made in 2013
4) yellow brass
5) hand-hammered detachable bell
6) Approximate weight: 2.5 kg / 5 lb 8 oz
7) Bore size: 0.468 inches / 11.9 mm
8) Serial number: 2013-43
9) Bell throat size: medium
10) Nickel-silver mouthpipe
11) Lever-type water key
12) String valve linkages
13) Hand-lapped valves and tuning slides
14) Engraved valve caps
Please see the attached Salient Characteristics to see the full list of performance requirements.
These requirements are not unique to the military and can be acquired in the commercial market sector and performed by any business type (large or small).
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of market research being conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF). This market research is being conducted to increase competition for this requirement by identifying potential sources and to gauge interest.
The Government will use the information gathered through publication of this SSS to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government is interested in all potential business who have the capability to execute the work described in the Salient Characteristics
Contractors that are interested in this requirement are requested to respond to Erica Little, Contract Specialist, by email at erica.little@us.af.mil and Christopher Finik, Contracting Officer, by email at christopher.finik@us.af.mil by 03:00PM EST, 26 April 2024, including the following:
1.Name and address of company.
2.A point of contact with name, title, phone, and email.
3.CAGE (NCAGE) code and Unique Entity ID (formerly DUNS number), if available.
4.This notice is for informational purposes only and is not considered a commitment by the Government. This notice does not
obligate the Government to solicit and award contracts nor does it obligate the Government to pay potential offerors for any costs incurred for their participation in this sources sought/market research.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Horn- Sources Sought (signed) (1).pdf | ||
| Horn- Sources Sought.pdf |
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