Request for information for percussion music professional
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- M00264-25-RFI-CS01
- Agency
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Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 711130 Musical Groups and Artists
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20003, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Marine Corps is seeking a professional percussion musician to provide custom musical arrangements and consultation services for the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps "Music in Motion" program. The contract requires the selected professional to compose 15-20 minutes of custom percussion music arrangements annually and participate in in-person design meetings and educational clinics in Washington, DC and MCAS Yuma, AZ. Ideal candidates must possess a minimum bachelor's degree in music, demonstrate extensive experience with championship-level percussion arrangements in Drum Corps International and Winter Guard International ensembles, and be proficient in music writing software like Sibelius and Finale. The pre-solicitation notice, posted on May 20, 2025, is specifically designed to identify qualified individuals for this service, with responses due by May 29, 2025. Candidates will likely be evaluated based on their musical expertise, professional background, and ability to meet the specific technical requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement.
The contract opportunity is set aside for total small businesses and is classified under NAICS category 711130 for Musical Groups and Artists. The contract structure is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) type, covering a base year from July 2025 to June 2026 with four potential one-year option periods extending through June 2030. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contractor will be responsible for all travel and per diem expenses associated with the performance requirements. The selected professional will be expected to produce five custom percussion musical arrangements per year, attend design meetings, and provide on-site musical consultation and performance feedback during January and February. The contract's comprehensive requirements suggest a robust and detailed engagement with the Marine Corps' musical performance and educational programming.
Notice text
The Marine Corps is seeking information on a professional who is able to do the following: 15-20 minutes of custom percussion music compositions or arrangements for the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps “Music in Motion” program, as well as in-person consultation to discuss design and intent of the “Music in Motion” program and clinic services to give professional level educational opportunities to Marines.
***PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT***
Note: This RFI is intended to identify individuals that provide this Service.
*THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION*
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A-1. SOW Designer Percussion OFFICIAL.docx | DOCX document |
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