LAARNG band equipment FY26
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912NR26QA021
- Agency
-
Army National Guard
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 459140 Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers
- PSC
- 7710 Musical Instruments
- Place of performance
- Bossier City, Louisiana 71111, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army National Guard seeks to procure 36 line items of band equipment for the Louisiana Army National Guard's 156th Army Band, with proposals due September 10, 2026, and questions answered as of September 9. This is a total small business set-aside, Firm Fixed Price request for quote under FAR Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items. Delivery is required by October 30, 2026, to Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, Louisiana, under FOB Destination.
Place of performance is Bossier City, Louisiana. The NAICS code is 459140, Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers; PSC code is 7710, Musical Instruments. The solicitation number is W912NR26QA021, issued by the Army Corps of Engineers contracting office in Pineville, Louisiana, with Jake Howard as the solicitation point of contact (319-290-5984). The estimated total award value is $9,000,000.
Equipment requirements span keyboards (digital piano, synthesizer), woodwind instruments (alto and tenor saxophones, oboe), bass guitars, amplifiers, full drum kits with shells and hardware packs, cymbals and cymbal stands, percussion accessories (snare drums, drum thrones, cases, music stands), and specialized equipment such as chimes. Quantities range from one each for most orchestral instruments to 50 music stands. All items are specified by exact model number, finish, and configuration based on brand-name limited competition justifications submitted by CW4 Wade A. Furniss, Commander of the 156th Army Band, reflecting operational requirements for acoustic compatibility, field durability, logistical standardization, and visual uniformity for military ceremonies and deployments.
All vendors must maintain active SAM registration with valid UEI, CAGE Code, and Federal Tax ID numbers at quote submission and throughout performance. Evaluation criteria are technical acceptability (verified against attached specifications and needs statement), price, and past performance. Payment will be processed through the Wide Area Workflow system using electronic invoicing. FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference; provisions and clauses reflect Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 effective March 3, 2026.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Amended to add Vendor Questions/Answers Document, Can be found in attatchments listed as "W912NR26QA021 Questions"
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ)
in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 Effective on 3 March 2026. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov. Submission of a quote acknowledges receipt of the applicable provision, and clauses incorporated into this solicitation. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM(https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ and remain active during a period of performance.). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). UEI, CAGE Code & Federal Tax ID numbers MUST be submitted with offer. If you need any additional assistance in getting registered, please send me an email and I will send you additional instructions. Submission of a Quote acknowledge SAM registrations requirements.
This requirement is solicited as a total small business set-aside in accordance with the FAR. and brand name. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 459140 (Musical Instrument and Supplier Retailers). This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price contract and will be awarded using price and other factors. The offer must include proof of adherence to the specifications provided (the quote will be checked for technical acceptableness based on the attached Needs statement and have satisfactory past performance with Government contracts.
REQUIREMENT: The Louisiana National Guard (LANG) Army Band is requesting brand name band equipment in accordance with attached need statement and equipment specification list. This attached Needs Statement is for informational gathering purposes only. Submission of a Quote constitutes as receipt and understanding of the requirement; if there are any uncertainties about the requirement please ask prior to submission of a quote.
TIMELINE
1 September 2026 / 12:30 p.m. – Combined Synopsis/solicitation Issued
8 September 2026 / 10:00 a.m. – Deadline for questions/clarifications (If applicable)
10 September 2026 / 09:00 a.m. – Solicitation closes
SUBMISSION OF QUOTES:
Offerors shall submit the W912NR26QA021 Solicitation Cover Worksheet , signed SF 1449(block 30a-30c) completed SF 1449SCHEDULE OF SERVICE/PRODUCTS(S) and PRICING(Total Price included at bottom) along with a completed “Equipment List-Fillable for Vendors” (see attached) (Total Price Included)
Contract Specialist, Jake Howard, jake.b.howard.mil@army.mil and Contracting Officer, crystal l.stiles2.civ@army.mil. The Government must have received from the offeror a fully compliant Quote. The Quote is compliant when it conforms to all the requirements terms and conditions specified within the solicitation, including the needs statement and equipment specification list.
SUBMITTAL OF SOLICITATION QUESTIONS:
Questions concerning this RFQ or request for clarification shall be made in writing via email to: Contract Specialist –
Jake.b.howard.mil@army.mil and Contracting Officer – Ms. Crystal.l.stiles2.civ@army.mil
QUESTION DEADLINE: The due date for the questions will be 10:00 a.m. on 8 September 2026.
When submitting questions and comments, please use following text as the subject of the email: RFQ No. W912NR26QA021 LAARNG ARMY BAND EQUIPMENT FY26
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ)
in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 Effective on 3 March 2026. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov. Submission of a quote acknowledges receipt of the applicable provision, and clauses incorporated into this solicitation. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM(https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ and remain active during a period of performance.). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). UEI, CAGE Code & Federal Tax ID numbers MUST be submitted with offer. If you need any additional assistance in getting registered, please send me an email and I will send you additional instructions. Submission of a Quote acknowledge SAM registrations requirements.
This requirement is solicited as a total small business set-aside in accordance with the FAR. and brand name. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 459140 (Musical Instrument and Supplier Retailers). This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price contract and will be awarded using price and other factors. The offer must include proof of adherence to the specifications provided (the quote will be checked for technical acceptableness based on the attached Needs statement and have satisfactory past performance with Government contracts.
REQUIREMENT: The Louisiana National Guard (LANG) Army Band is requesting brand name band equipment in accordance with attached need statement and equipment specification list. This attached Needs Statement is for informational gathering purposes only. Submission of a Quote constitutes as receipt and understanding of the requirement; if there are any uncertainties about the requirement please ask prior to submission of a quote.
TIMELINE
1 September 2026 / 12:30 p.m. – Combined Synopsis/solicitation Issued
8 September 2026 / 10:00 a.m. – Deadline for questions/clarifications (If applicable)
10 September 2026 / 09:00 a.m. – Solicitation closes
SUBMISSION OF QUOTES:
Offerors shall submit the W912NR26QA021 Solicitation Cover Worksheet , signed SF 1449(block 30a-30c) completed SF 1449SCHEDULE OF SERVICE/PRODUCTS(S) and PRICING(Total Price included at bottom) along with a completed “Equipment List-Fillable for Vendors” (see attached) (Total Price Included)
Contract Specialist, Jake Howard, jake.b.howard.mil@army.mil and Contracting Officer, crystal l.stiles2.civ@army.mil. The Government must have received from the offeror a fully compliant Quote. The Quote is compliant when it conforms to all the requirements terms and conditions specified within the solicitation, including the needs statement and equipment specification list.
SUBMITTAL OF SOLICITATION QUESTIONS:
Questions concerning this RFQ or request for clarification shall be made in writing via email to: Contract Specialist –
Jake.b.howard.mil@army.mil and Contracting Officer – Ms. Crystal.l.stiles2.civ@army.mil
QUESTION DEADLINE: The due date for the questions will be 10:00 a.m. on 8 September 2026.
When submitting questions and comments, please use following text as the subject of the email: RFQ No. W912NR26QA021 LAARNG ARMY BAND EQUIPMENT FY26
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