RFI for marimba one instrument

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Solicitation number
M0026427RFILA01
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia 20391, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The United States Marine Corps is requesting information on the procurement of percussion instruments by October 7, 2026. The requirement calls for three 4.6-octave marimbas (Marimba One Model #9649) and three 3-octave vibraphones (Marimba One Model #9031). This is a sources-sought notice, not a formal solicitation.

The marimbas must feature Horizon Synthetic Keyboard bars with low E tuning, Basso Bravo resonators, and an adjustable height range of 34 to 39.5 inches via gas-spring mechanism. Each unit measures 91.5 inches by 38.5 inches, weighs between 120 and 125 pounds, and includes 8-inch locking casters. The frame rails require a quick-release wave-lock system for rapid breakdown and transport. Pitch standard is A=442Hz. Custom engraving is optional.

The vibraphones must use silver-anodized aluminum bars with passive acoustic resonator arrays (no motorized systems) and precision-adjustable mechanical damper bars with fully swiveling foot pedals for even dampening across the keyboard. Height adjustment employs an integrated gas-spring system with laser-engraved tape measures. Each unit measures 57 inches by 32 inches, weighs no more than 115 pounds, and includes 8-inch locking casters and a 1.5-inch square aluminum accessory bar. Pitch standard is A=442Hz. Custom engraving is optional.

The procurement carries no set-aside restriction. Place of performance is not specified in the notice.

Notice text

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.

**SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS**

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

CLIN         SUPPLIES / SERVICES         QTY          UNIT

0001            4.6 Octave Marimba                3             Each

Salient Characteristics:

  • Dimensions: 91.5” x 38.5”
  • Range: 4.6 Octaves, E2 – C7
  • Bars: Horizon Synthetic Keyboard with Low E tuning
  • Bar Size: graduating from 1 ½” – 2 1/5” x 7/8” thick
  • Resonators: Basso Bravo resonators
  • Height: adjustable from 34” – 39.5” via gas-spring loaded mechanism
  • Accessory Bar Profile: integrated square 1.5” aluminum rails running the full length of the front frame
  • Transport Configuration: frame rails must be engineered with a quick release wave lock system allowing the frame to break down quickly
  • Pitch: A=442Hz
  • Weight: between 120 - 125 lbs
  • Wheels: 8” locking casters
  • Option for custom engraving
  • Manufacture: Marimba One
  • Model: #9649

        

CLIN             SUPPLIES / SERVICES      QTY                 UNIT

0002                3 Octave Vibraphone            3                    Each

Salient Characteristics:

  • Dimensions: 57” x 32”
  • Range: 3 octaves, F3 – F6
  • Bars: silver anodized aluminum bars
  • Bar Size: graduating from 1 ½” to 2 ¼” x ½”
  • Resonators: Resonators must be built as a solid, passive acoustic array without the added weight, electrical requirements, or mechanical failure points of motorized belt/pulley assemblies.
  • Sustain/Damper System: precision-adjustable mechanical damper bar operated by an adjustable non-stretch strap and a fully swiveling foot pedal to ensure 100% even dampening across the entire keyboard register
  • Height: Must utilize an integrated Gas-Spring Izzy Height Adjustment System with laser-engraved tape measures on the end frames to allow instant, balanced, single-operator height adjustments on uneven terrain.
  • Accessory Integration: Must include a 1.5-inch square heavy-duty aluminum accessory bar running the full front length of the frame
  • Pitch: A=442Hz
  • Weight: no more than 115 lbs
  • Wheels: 8” locking casters
  • Motor: no motor
  • Option for custom engraving
  • Manufacturer: Marimba One
  • Model: #9031

Notice history

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