SOURCES SOUGHT: USAFA Band Piccolo
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA251725SSKR
- Agency
-
Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 21st Contracting Squadron at Peterson Space Force Base is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a professional-grade piccolo for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Band. The government seeks a piccolo constructed of grenadilla wood, featuring a sterling silver bridged mechanism, 14K gold head joint inner sleeve, and specialized key configurations like C# trill and split E mechanism. This Sources Sought announcement is designed to assess vendor capabilities in manufacturing or customizing an instrument that meets precise technical specifications. Interested vendors must submit responses by 1400 Mountain Time on March 25, 2025, addressing detailed questions about their manufacturing capabilities, customization potential, product lead times, and warranty offerings. The primary evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to meet the technical requirements and demonstrate manufacturing competence in musical instrument production.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, making it open to all qualified manufacturers. The procurement will be classified under NAICS code 339992 - Musical Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The government intends to purchase a single piccolo, though specific budget allocations are not disclosed in the current documentation. Responses should be submitted directly to Contract Specialist Kaela Reed and Contracting Officer Brittney Rosenbaum via email. Vendors are explicitly advised that this market research announcement does not constitute a formal commitment, and the government will not provide compensation for information submitted as part of the sources sought process.
Notice text
NOTE: Please view full attachment to ensure full understanding of the requirement.
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The 21st Contracting Squadron is conducting market research to determine interest and capability of potential sources. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado is seeking potential sources to provide or customize a professional-grade piccolo, per the below specifications.
***Please note: The Government is looking for a piccolo that either already meets the below salient characteristics OR can be custom built to meet the salient characteristics below***
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Piccolo Sources Sought.docx | DOCX document |
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