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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA7060 11TH Contracting Squadron Pk

NAICS

339992 - Musical Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Bolling AFB, DC, 20032, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Sources Sought Notice - AF Band Keith Berg French Horn

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 4

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Notice updatedApr 10

Response deadline changed from Apr 26, 2024 to Apr 12, 2024. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineApr 12

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04/12/2024, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7060 11TH Contracting Squadron Pk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20032-2110, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7060 11TH Contracting Squadron Pk

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20032-2110, USA

Contacts

Erica Little

contact@example.gov

Christopher Finik

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 339992 Requirement Information: The USAF Band, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, requires one Keith Berg handmade French horn in yellow brass with hand-hammered detachable bell. The period of performance is the date of Award plus 60 days, unless otherwise extended in accordance with the contract. The Keith Berg handmade French horn must meet the following critical performance requirements: 1) handmade by Keith Berg 2) double horn with Knopf-Geyer style wrap 3) made in 2013 4) yellow brass 5) hand-hammered detachable bell 6) Approximate weight: 2.5 kg / 5 lb 8 oz 7) Bore size: 0.468 inches / 11.9 mm 8) Serial number: 2013-43 9) Bell throat size: medium 10) Nickel-silver mouthpipe 11) Lever-type water key 12) String valve linkages 13) Hand-lapped valves and tuning slides 14) Engraved valve caps Please see the attached Salient Characteristics to see the full list of performance requirements. These requirements are not unique to the military and can be acquired in the commercial market sector and performed by any business type (large or small). This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of market research being conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF). This market research is being conducted to increase competition for this requirement by identifying potential sources and to gauge interest. The Government will use the information gathered through publication of this SSS to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government is interested in all potential business who have the capability to execute the work described in the Salient Characteristics Contractors that are interested in this requirement are requested to respond to Erica Little, Contract Specialist, by email at erica.little@us.af.mil and Christopher Finik, Contracting Officer, by email at christopher.finik@us.af.mil by 03:00PM EST, 12 April 2024, including the following: 1.Name and address of company. 2.A point of contact with name, title, phone, and email. 3.CAGE (NCAGE) code and Unique Entity ID (formerly DUNS number), if available. 4.This notice is for informational purposes only and is not considered a commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to solicit and award contracts nor does it obligate the Government to pay potential offerors for any costs incurred for their participation in this sources sought/market research.