Solicitation for the Acquisition of Professional Grade Oboes
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912J626QQA004
- Agency
-
Army National Guard
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7710 Musical Instruments
- Place of performance
- Kapolei, Hawaii 96707, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army National Guard seeks two professional-grade Howarth XM oboes in Grenadilla wood for the 111th Army Band, with quotes due June 15 at 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time and questions closed as of June 10. This procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS 339992 with a 1,000-employee size standard.
Delivery is to W78A 103RD TRP CMD at the USPFO-HI Warehouse in Kapolei, Hawaii, on or before September 30. The oboes must be Howarth XM Model with full conservatoire system, silver-plated keywork, semi-automatic octaves, 3rd octave key, C-D Trill Key (X2), C-C# Trill Key, Forked F-Vent, and extra trill mechanisms. If Howarth discontinues the original wood case before delivery, substitute cases from manufacturers such as Marcus Bonna, BAM, or ProTec are acceptable provided they adequately secure and protect the instrument during storage and transportation.
Contractors must submit signed SF 1449 forms with vendor name, POC, CAGE, UEI, contact information, discount terms if applicable, and socioeconomic status. Electronic quotations only; facsimile submissions are not accepted. All respondents must complete Representations and Certifications in SAM.gov. Shipping costs must be consolidated within the single line item and delivered FOB destination. Evaluation is based on price only, and the Government will award without discussions; offerors should submit their best terms in the initial offer. Offerors requiring Government execution of separate third-party agreements will be deemed technically unacceptable.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
See attached Solicitation.
Quotes are due by 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time on Monday, 15 June 2026. Electronic quotations must be submitted via e-mil to Emma Newbegin at emma.a.newbegin.civ@army.mil. Fascimile quotations will not be accepted. Questions and Answers regarding this solicitation are attached. Questions will no longer be accepted.
This announcement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) to complete an acquisition for musical instruments, specifically professional grade oboes.
Solicitation shall provide the following:
One (1) signed copy of the Solicitation (SF1449)
Vendor name, vendor POC, Vendor CAGE, Vendor UEI, Contact Ph#, E-mail, Discount terms (if applicable); and socio-Economic status.
Include and consolidate the cost/price of shipping within the one line item.
Additionally, in order to be eligible for award, all respondents shall complete all Representations and Certifications found within their profile in the System of Award Management (SAM) at hettps://www.sam.gov.
Information provided from answers to questions shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the soclitiation and specifications. Terms remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. if an amendment is issued, normal procedure relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitaiton amendments shall apply.
The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract WITHOUT discussions with offerors. therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms. [RFO FAR 52.212-1(d)]
An offeror which requires the Government to execute a separate agreement with a thrid party shall be deemed technically unacceptable.
Notes:
Howard XM Oboe in Grenadilla Wood Body in Grenadilla wood, professional model oboe, XM Model, full conservatoire system, silver plated keywork, semi-automatic octaves, 3rd octave key, C-D Trill Key (X2), C-C# Trill Key, Forked F-Vent, extra trill mechanisms (Ab-Bb, Ab-A), "Banana Key" - Low C-C# Trill, Eb-E trill mechanism, Articulated C# mechanism, metal-lined tenon sockets and sleeved tenons, undercut tone holes, low Bb vent, all necessary adjusting screws, adjustable thumb rest. All new instruments must come with professional solid wood case, oboe swab, polishing cloth, adjustment screwdriver, cork grease.
Quantitiy: 2 EA
In the case that the Howarth XM Oboe in Grenadilla Wood is not available the alternate brands are acceptable:
1. Howarth XL
2. F. Loree Royal
3. Marigaux 2001
Update #1 ·
See attached Solicitation.
Quotes are due by 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time on Monday, 15 June 2026. Electronic quotations must be submitted via e-mil to Emma Newbegin at emma.a.newbegin.civ@army.mil. Fascimile quotations will not be accepted. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email no later than 12:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.
This announcement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) to complete an acquisition for musical instruments, specifically professional grade oboes.
Solicitation shall provide the following:
One (1) signed copy of the Solicitation (SF1449)
Vendor name, vendor POC, Vendor CAGE, Vendor UEI, Contact Ph#, E-mail, Discount terms (if applicable); and socio-Economic status.
Include and consolidate the cost/price of shipping within the one line item.
Additionally, in order to be eligible for award, all respondents shall complete all Representations and Certifications found within their profile in the System of Award Management (SAM) at hettps://www.sam.gov.
Information provided from answers to questions shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the soclitiation and specifications. Terms remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. if an amendment is issued, normal procedure relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitaiton amendments shall apply.
The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract WITHOUT discussions with offerors. therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms. [RFO FAR 52.212-1(d)]
An offeror which requires the Government to execute a separate agreement with a thrid party shall be deemed technically unacceptable.
Notes:
Howard XM Oboe in Grenadilla Wood Body in Grenadilla wood, professional model oboe, XM Model, full conservatoire system, silver plated keywork, semi-automatic octaves, 3rd octave key, C-D Trill Key (X2), C-C# Trill Key, Forked F-Vent, extra trill mechanisms (Ab-Bb, Ab-A), "Banana Key" - Low C-C# Trill, Eb-E trill mechanism, Articulated C# mechanism, metal-lined tenon sockets and sleeved tenons, undercut tone holes, low Bb vent, all necessary adjusting screws, adjustable thumb rest. All new instruments must come with professional solid wood case, oboe swab, polishing cloth, adjustment screwdriver, cork grease.
Quantitiy: 2 EA
In the case that the Howarth XM Oboe in Grenadilla Wood is not available the alternate brands are acceptable:
1. Howarth XL
2. F. Loree Royal
3. Marigaux 2001
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| QnA.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - W912J626QA004 Professional Appearance.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought for Acquisition of Professional Grade Oboes | Pre-Solicitation |
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