Bassoon - Musical Instrument

The United States Property Fiscal Office, on behalf of the West Virginia Army National Guard, is soliciting quotes for one professional-quality bassoon for the 249th Army Band under solicitation W912L826QA046. This is a firm-fixed-price purchase set aside for small businesses. The award will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) offer, provided the instrument meets or exceeds all detailed specifications in Section C. The instrument must be new and fully serviceable, featuring a hand-selected aged mountain maple body with a Bordeaux finish, thick-wall construction, a hybrid bore design, and silver-plated keys and posts. It must include specific keywork such as a high A bridge to whisper key and various ergonomic rollers, along with two professional B bocals and a comprehensive accessory kit including a compact-cut case, bocal wallet, and reed case. Delivery is required by September 25, 2026, to the 0249 AG Band Army Band Direction in Morgantown, West Virginia, with the contractor responsible for all transportation costs. The contract requires strict adherence to item unique identification (IUID) marking and reporting standards per MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129, with data submitted via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Invoicing and payment will also be processed electronically through WAWF. To be considered technically acceptable, vendors must provide descriptive literature, product data sheets, and verifiable technical documentation demonstrating compliance with all salient physical and functional characteristics.