Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Request for Quotes Purchase of Professional Instruments Brandname, Accessories, and Equipment for 248Th Ab Prarng
Deadline: 14 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 28 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 146038311
Document Ref. No.: W912LR26QA037
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tender Details
Request for Quotes: Purchase of Professional Instruments (Brand-Name), Accessories, and Equipment for 248th AB PRARNG
This is a request for quotations for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
The Government intends to issue a Request for Quotation for the purchase of professional musical instruments, digital audio equipment, and related accessories for the 248th Army Band of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG).
Brand Name Requirement & Justification: This acquisition contains both "Brand Name Only" and "Brand Name or Equal" items. The specified brand-name items (e.g., Yamaha, Selmer Paris, Eastman, Kawai, Shure) are essential to the Government's requirement to ensure acoustic blending, intonation stability, and digital interoperability. The 248th Army Band's live-sound infrastructure operates on a closed, proprietary digital ecosystem (Audinate Dante/AES67). Procuring alternative brands would introduce unacceptable systemic latency, cause total harmonic distortion, and require a substantial duplication of cost to the Government to replace an entire infrastructure of otherwise serviceable equipment. Furthermore, specific instrument brands are required to match existing ensemble sections for tonal blend, harmonic profile, and intonation tendencies, which is critical for a professional military musical performing unit.
This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul
This acquisition is not subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
NAICS Codes: 459140 NAICS TITLE Size Standard: $22.5 million
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Notice ID: w912lr26qa037
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: dept of the army
Office: w7pa uspfo activity pr arng
Product Service Code: 7710 - musical instruments
NAICS Code: 459140 - Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers
Inactive Dates: aug 29, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
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