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Instrument Assembly and Inspection Services

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Response Deadline11/06/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Instrument Assembly and Inspection Services subcontract supports prime contractors on projects for the Lafayette Parish School System in Louisiana. The selected provider is responsible for off-loading instruments from carriers, performing complete assembly, and conducting thorough inspections for shipping damage. To ensure maximum playing condition, the contractor must use professional technician tools to readjust all instruments before delivering them in a fully assembled, playing-ready state. To qualify for this engagement, providers must be certified franchise dealers or qualified instrument technicians. Interested parties should note that the response deadline for this opportunity is November 6, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on October 21, 2026.

General Info

Instrument assembly and inspection services for Lafayette Parish School System due November 6, 2026.

Agency

Louisiana → Lafayette Parish School System

NAICS

451140 - Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores

Place of Performance

LA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-27.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Bid# 12-27, Band Instruments

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Timeline

PostedOct 21

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Response DeadlineNov 6

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/06/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 16 days

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AgencyLouisiana → Lafayette Parish School System

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Organization / AgencyLouisiana → Lafayette Parish School System

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Full Description

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Performs final assembly and quality control for prime contractors on Lafayette Parish School System projects. Off-loads instruments from carriers, performs full assembly, inspects for shipping damage, and readjusts instruments for maximum playing condition using technician tools. Requires qualified instrument technician or franchise dealer certification. Delivers fully assembled, playing-ready instruments.

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