What the agency is buying

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The Department of Defense is purchasing professional-grade mallet instruments for ceremonial and performance use. This will be a brand-name sole-source acquisition, as only Marimba One instruments meet the agency's requirements for quality, durability, and custom engraving.

Scope

Professional-grade mallet instruments for ceremonial and performance use.
Includes 4.6 octave marimbas and 3 octave vibraphones from Marimba One.

Best valueSmall business set-asideDays to respond: 7

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D-1. Combined Synopsis-Solicitation.pdf197 KB · 4 pages
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Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available.pdf229 KB · 4 pages
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Details

Place of performance: Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia
Buyer type: Federal
Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation no.: M0026427RFQLA01
Category: Supplies & Equipment
NAICS: NAICS 339992 (Musical Instrument Manufacturing): 1 open RFP
Size standard: 1,000 employees SBA table, NAICS 339992
PSC: PSC 7710 (MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS)
Quantity: 3 each Marimba One #9649, 3 each Marimba One #9031 from attachment p.1
Evaluation: Best value tradeoff (FAR 15) from attachment
Approved sources: Marimba One from attachment p.1
Local presence: Not required
Amendments: None since Oct 5
Contact: Sgt Lesline Abonwoh
Office: DEPT OF THE NAVY · COMMANDER
Email: lesline.abonwoh@usmc.mil
Phone: 7037843509

Not stated in the notice: estimated value, contract type, period of performance, FOB terms. Check the bid documents.

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Key dates

Mon, Oct 5Posted

Not statedQuestions due

Wed, Oct 14 · 11:00 AM ETResponses due · 7 days left Under 14 days

Change log

verified Wed, Oct 7 · 5:00 PM ET

No amendments since posting on Mon, Oct 5; verified Wed, Oct 7 · 5:00 PM ET.

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MARIMBA ONE INSTRUMENT

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