Notice of intent to award on a sole sources basis (electronic music design)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- M0026425Q2223
- Agency
-
Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 711130 Musical Groups and Artists
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- 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 Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for electronic music design services to support the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. This 8(a) sole source procurement, posted on June 20, 2025, seeks extensive experience in arranging and designing electronic sound design specifically for championship-level Drum Corps International World Class and Winter Guard International Independent World Percussion ensembles. The contract will be awarded under FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures as a firm fixed price arrangement. The government intends to award this contract to Matthew Jordan of Whitmore Lake, Michigan, citing FAR 13.106-1(b) authority that circumstances deem only one source reasonably available. The procurement falls under NAICS code 711130 for Musical Groups and Artists and PSC category R499 for Other Professional Support services.
The primary objective is to maintain the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps' reputation as the Department of Defense's premier marching musical ensemble by securing a cohesive team of music designers who can showcase the extraordinary talent of its musicians. Interested contractors have until June 22, 2025, to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for agency consideration. Qualifying contractors must possess extensive technical qualifications including familiarity with Sibelius music writing software, Apple Logic Pro 11, Apple MainStage 3, Omnisphere, Komplete Ultimate, and Sensory Percussion 2 Software. Additional requirements include a minimum Bachelor's degree in music, experience as an audio engineer for FloMarching or similar marching band livestreaming services, and experience as a collegiate-level professor for music technology. The contract supports the Marine Corps' initiative to ensure every performance meets the highest standards of musical excellence in the drum and bugle corps idiom.
Notice text
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source firm fixed price contract using Far Part 12 and 13 Procedures.
Supple/Service needed: Extensive experience arranging and designing electronic sound design for a championship-level Drum Corps International World Class ensemble and a championship-level Winter Guard International Independent World Percussion ensemble. As the DOD’s premier marching musical ensemble, the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps sets the standard for musical excellence in the drum and bugle corps idiom. To uphold its reputation, it is essential to have a cohesive team of music designers who can highlight the extraordinary talent of its musicians, ensuring every performance meets the highest standards.
Qualifications: Familiarity with Sibelius music writing software, Apple Logic Pro 11, Apple MainStage 3, Omnisphere, Komplete Ultimate, and Sensory Percussion 2 Software. Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in music. Experience working as an audio engineer for FloMarching or similar marching band livestreaming services. Experience as a collegiate-level professor for music technology.
The government intends to award on a sole source basis to: Matthew Jordan, 7800 Shady Beach DRWhitmore Lake, Michigan 48189 under the authority FAR 13.106-1(b), the curcumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonable available.
All interested and/ord responsible sources may submit a cvapability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considerede by the agency.
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