RFI FOR MARIMBA ONE INSTRUMENT

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Bidders ID: NBD00159046551580112
Due Date: Oct 7, 2026
Posted Date: Oct 5, 2026
Level of Government: Federal
State: District of Columbia
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Category:
  • 77 - Musical Instruments, Phonographs, and Home-Type Radios
Solicitation Number: M0026427RFILA01
Source: Members Only
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RFI FOR MARIMBA ONE INSTRUMENT
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M0026427RFILA01
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Major Command
USMC
Sub Command
MARCORP I&L
Sub Command 2
MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS COMMAND
Sub Command 3
MCINCR
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Oct 05, 2026 10:45 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: Oct 07, 2026 11:00 am EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Oct 22, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: 7710 - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 339992 - Musical Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Washington Navy Yard , DC 20391
    USA
Description

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.



**SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS**



DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:





CLIN SUPPLIES / SERVICES QTY UNIT



0001 4.6 Octave Marimba 3 Each





Salient Characteristics:






  • Dimensions: 91.5” x 38.5”

  • Range: 4.6 Octaves, E2 – C7

  • Bars: Horizon Synthetic Keyboard with Low E tuning

  • Bar Size: graduating from 1 ½” – 2 1/5” x 7/8” thick

  • Resonators: Basso Bravo resonators

  • Height: adjustable from 34” – 39.5” via gas-spring loaded mechanism

  • Accessory Bar Profile: integrated square 1.5” aluminum rails running the full length of the front frame

  • Transport Configuration: frame rails must be engineered with a quick release wave lock system allowing the frame to break down quickly

  • Pitch: A=442Hz

  • Weight: between 120 - 125 lbs

  • Wheels: 8” locking casters

  • Option for custom engraving

  • Manufacture: Marimba One

  • Model: #9649





CLIN SUPPLIES / SERVICES QTY UNIT



0002 3 Octave Vibraphone 3 Each





Salient Characteristics:






  • Dimensions: 57” x 32”

  • Range: 3 octaves, F3 – F6

  • Bars: silver anodized aluminum bars

  • Bar Size: graduating from 1 ½” to 2 ¼” x ½”

  • Resonators: Resonators must be built as a solid, passive acoustic array without the added weight, electrical requirements, or mechanical failure points of motorized belt/pulley assemblies.

  • Sustain/Damper System: precision-adjustable mechanical damper bar operated by an adjustable non-stretch strap and a fully swiveling foot pedal to ensure 100% even dampening across the entire keyboard register

  • Height: Must utilize an integrated Gas-Spring Izzy Height Adjustment System with laser-engraved tape measures on the end frames to allow instant, balanced, single-operator height adjustments on uneven terrain.

  • Accessory Integration: Must include a 1.5-inch square heavy-duty aluminum accessory bar running the full front length of the frame

  • Pitch: A=442Hz

  • Weight: no more than 115 lbs

  • Wheels: 8” locking casters

  • Motor: no motor

  • Option for custom engraving

  • Manufacturer: Marimba One

  • Model: #9031


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • MCINCR-MCBQ ATTN: DIR REGIONAL CONTRACTING
  • QUANTICO , VA 22134
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact
History
  • Oct 05, 2026 10:45 am EDTSources Sought (Original)
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