RIARNG 88th Army Band Instruments

The Rhode Island Army National Guard is procuring musical instruments and related equipment for its 88th Army Band through solicitation W912LD-25-Q-0015. The procurement includes 31 line items of specific brand-name musical equipment such as electric bass guitars, trumpets, lighting systems, music stands, battery packs, instrument cables, saxophone mouthpieces, and various performance accessories. The solicitation requires exact brand and model specifications with no substitutions allowed, and contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest-priced, responsive offeror that meets all requirements. The original solicitation was issued on July 17, 2025, and has been amended twice, with the final quote submission deadline of August 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with quotes to be submitted to Shane Murray via email.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees, amended from the original retail classification. The solicitation underwent amendments to correct the NAICS code and update specific equipment specifications, including changing one saxophone mouthpiece specification from a Theo Wanne model to a JodyJazz model. Six small businesses have been identified as potentially interested sources, including GT Music, Eduard Mato, Eugene Kisler, Asaware, BHPE LLC, and Washington Music Sales Center Inc. The contract requires delivery within 60 days after order receipt, with performance taking place in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the procurement involves comprehensive musical equipment to support the operational requirements of the military band unit.