Request for Quotes: Purchase of Professional Instruments (Brand-Name), Accessories, and Equipment for 248th AB PRARNG

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 PSC: 7710 Musical Instruments Period of Performance: Delivery required within 90 Days After Receipt of Purchase Order Place of Performance: Bldg 541, USPFO PR Warehouse Delivery and Acceptance FOB Point: DESTINATION Submission Instructions Deadline: 14 August 2026 at 2:00 PM EST Submission Method: Quotes shall be submitted electronically to ng.prarng.purchasing-and-contracting.mbx@army.mil. Include the solicitation number in the subject line. Questions: Submit questions to the same email address no later than 7 August 2026. Questions must relate to clarification of requirements, terms, and conditions only. The contracting office will not address questions explicitly stated in this solicitation and its attachments. Basis of Award The Government will issue a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order to the lowest quote that conforms to the material aspects of the solicitation in accordance with solicitation instructions (see 52.212-1 with Addendums) and evaluation (52.212-2). Anticipated Date of Award: On or before 28 August 2026 Attachments: Solicitation - W912LR26QA037.pdf (SF 1449) Pricing Schedule - 248th Army Band Equipment List.xlsx (MANDATORY COMPLETION of this attachment) Provisions & Clauses: Below is a list by reference. For complete list refer to attachment Solicitation - W912LR26QA037.pdf (SF 1449). FAR Provisions (By Reference) 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Note: Accompanied by your customized addendum for OEM verification) FAR Clauses (By Ref...