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LAARNG BAND EQUIPMENT FY26

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W912NR26QA021Federal

Submission Closed09/10/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 459140

New

SLED

Bid# 12-27, Band Instruments

Solicitation # 12-27

The Lafayette Parish School System is soliciting competitive bids for its estimated annual requirements for band instruments under a firm fixed price contract. The period of performance extends from the date of award through June 30, 2027. Awards will be granted to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the school system reserving the right to award by individual item, group of items, or total bid. Bidders must provide new, unused current production models and may offer functionally equivalent substitutions provided they include descriptive literature. All products must be asbestos-free and include a minimum one-year warranty against defects. Key operational requirements include the use of a reputable repair service provider located within Lafayette Parish, who must be capable of picking up instruments, providing loaners, and redelivering repaired items to schools. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to individual school sites or the district warehouse, and all instruments must be fully assembled, inspected, and readjusted for playing condition prior to delivery. Each instrument must also include a free cleaning kit and a nametag identifying the destination school. Bids must be submitted by November 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST, using the official bid forms for questions and instruments. Required submission documents include a signed signature page, a signed debarment certification, and an acknowledgement of all addenda. Vendors must certify that their bids are submitted without collusion and that they are not currently debarred or suspended by any federal agency. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, and vendors are required to maintain all related records for at least three years.

Lafayette Parish School System

POSTED

DEADLINE

Band Accessories and Consumables SupplierThis subcontract agreement establishes a partnership to provide high-volume band consumables and accessories for prime contractors working on Ascension Parish Schools projects in Louisiana. The scope of supply includes a wide array of professional musical equipment, specifically mouthpieces from brands such as Selmer, Yamaha, Vandoren, Bach, and Schilke, along with Rico reeds, valve oil, Remo drumheads, and Korg tuning devices. Additionally, the contract covers the provision of mallets and sticks from Vic Firth, Salyers, Innovative Percussion, and ProMark. Logistical requirements dictate that all bulk accessories must be delivered FOB Destination, with the stipulation that items are individually boxed per purchase order. The solicitation was posted on October 8, 2026, with a response deadline set for October 26, 2026. This procurement falls under NAICS code 459140, focusing on the specialized supply of musical instrument accessories to support educational facilities.

Ascension Parish Schools

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Percussion and Drum Hardware SupplierThis subcontract agreement establishes a partnership to provide marching percussion instruments and heavy-duty hardware for prime contractors working on Ascension Parish Schools projects in Louisiana. The scope of supply includes a specific range of high-quality equipment, featuring Pearl and Yamaha marching snare drums, Pearl drum carriers, Titan field frames, Zildjian crotales, Grover Pro tambourines, and Majestic vibraphones. All listed percussion instruments and hardware are to be delivered FOB Destination directly to the designated parish schools. The solicitation was posted on October 8, 2026, with a response deadline set for October 26, 2026, under NAICS code 459140.

Ascension Parish Schools

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Brass Instrument SupplierThis subcontract agreement establishes a partnership to provide student and professional brass instruments for prime contractors working on projects for Ascension Parish Schools in Louisiana. The scope of work includes the supply and delivery of trumpets, trombones, tubas, sousaphones, euphoniums, and French horns from recognized brands such as Yamaha, Eastman, Hunter, Bach, S.E. Shires, and Dillon. All instruments must be delivered new and include the necessary cases and mouthpieces. Logistically, the contract requires delivery to be made FOB Destination to the designated parish schools. Interested parties should note that the solicitation was posted on October 8, 2026, with a response deadline set for October 26, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 459140.

Ascension Parish Schools

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Woodwind Instrument SupplierThis subcontract agreement establishes a partnership to supply student and intermediate woodwind instruments for prime contractors working on Ascension Parish Schools projects in Louisiana. The scope of work includes the provision and delivery of flutes, clarinets, and saxophones from brands such as Selmer, Yamaha, and Conn-Selmer. Each instrument must be supplied with essential accessories, including cases, mouthpieces, ligatures, caps, cork grease, and swabs. The supplier is responsible for delivering all new instruments FOB Destination to the designated parish schools. To ensure quality and flexibility, the contractor must provide detailed specification sheets when proposing equal or suitable substitutes for the named brands. The solicitation was posted on October 8, 2026, with a response deadline of October 26, 2026.

Ascension Parish Schools

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SB-10993_band Instrument and Accessories

Solicitation # SB-10993

The Ascension Parish School Board is soliciting sealed bids for the parish-wide supply and delivery of band instruments and accessories under solicitation SB-10993. The procurement includes 105 line items covering a wide range of wind instruments, percussion, and accessories from brands such as Yamaha, Selmer, Pearl, and Vic Firth. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026, and may be submitted electronically via Beacon Bid, by hand, or by mail to the Supply Chain center in Gonzales, Louisiana. Awards will be made on an individual line-by-line basis. Bidders may propose equal or suitable substitutions provided they mark the unit price field as SUB, provide the substituted price, and include a detailed specification sheet for each item. Strict administrative compliance is required, as failure to label the outermost bid envelope with the company name, address, sealed bid number, and applicable Louisiana Contractor License number will result in mandatory rejection. For bids exceeding 50,000 dollars that include installation, a license from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors is mandatory. Additionally, bids exceeding 100,000 dollars require a Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification. All items must be bid FOB destination with freight included. Shipping requirements mandate that each purchase order be boxed individually with the purchase order number clearly marked on the exterior and a detailed packing list included inside. Financial security is a key requirement, including a bid security of five percent of the base bid and all additive alternates. The successful contractor must also provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract price. Awarded vendors are required to provide a current insurance certificate meeting school board standards and must comply with various federal civil rights and labor laws, including the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.

Ascension Parish Schools

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New Band Instruments for NPS Elementary Schools

Solicitation # 4542 Norwalk

The City of Norwalk and Norwalk Public Schools are seeking proposals from reputable companies and dealers under solicitation number 4542 Norwalk to purchase band instruments for their elementary school band programs. This SLED procurement project has a total budget of 270,000.00 dollars and is categorized under NAICS code 459140. The primary objective is the procurement and delivery of instruments as detailed in the scope of work and project specifications. The agency reserves the right to award the contract to a single entity or multiple entities based on the best interest of the City. Proposals are managed through the Bonfire portal, with a posted date of October 7, 2026, and a response deadline of October 27, 2026. Christopher McCauley serves as the primary point of contact for this effort, which is administered through the Connecticut DAS Procurement office.

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IFB 002-27 Musical Equipment, Labs, and Sound Systems

Solicitation # IFB 002-27

Clayton County Public Schools is soliciting bids through IFB 002-27 for the provision of musical equipment, labs, and sound systems. The procurement covers four primary categories: Basic Portable Systems, Best Portable Systems for Gymnasium or Outdoor use, Classroom Sound Equipment, and Romeo Music Recording Studios. Bidders are required to provide all necessary labor, transportation, supervision, and supplies, ensuring that all equipment is delivered, installed, configured, and tested. Key technical requirements include specific brand references such as Yamaha, Shure, and Apple Logic Pro, with a strict mandate that all installations meet manufacturer specifications and building codes, and that all waste materials are removed upon completion. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a local preference allowing certified SLBE-CLAYTON bidders to match the low bid if they are within five percent of the lowest price. Minimum qualifications include at least three years of experience serving a school district of similar size and possession of all required Georgia state and federal licenses. Bids must be submitted online by November 5, 2026, and must remain valid for 120 days. Administration of the contract includes monthly invoicing via email and mail, with payments made through electronic payment or check, provided that invoices are submitted within 90 days of service.

Clayton County Board of Education

POSTED

20 days ago

DEADLINE

in 15 days

AI Contract Overview

Solicitation W912NR26QA021 is a combined synopsis and request for quote (RFQ) for the Music Equipment Life Cycle Replacement for the 156th Army Band of the Louisiana National Guard. This is a firm-fixed-price contract set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 459140. The requirement involves the procurement of brand-name musical instruments and accessories, including pianos, saxophones, bass guitars, amplifiers, drum sets, cymbals, and oboes, with a final delivery deadline of October 30, 2026, to Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, Louisiana. The government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous, considering both price and other factors, including technical acceptability and past performance. To be eligible, vendors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their UEI, CAGE code, and Federal Tax ID with their submission. Quotes must include a signed SF 1449, a completed solicitation cover worksheet, and a filled-out equipment list. All inquiries and quotes are managed by Contract Specialist Jake Howard and Contracting Officer Crystal Stiles, with a strict deadline for questions by September 8, 2026, and a solicitation closing date of September 10, 2026.

General Info

Louisiana National Guard seeks small business quotes for band equipment by September 10, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W7NB Uspfo Activity La Arng

NAICS

459140 - Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers

Place of Performance

Bossier City, LA, 71111, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

156th Army Band Needs Statement - Supply

1 page · sow

High

Limited Competition Request - Cymbals

1 page · justification-and-authorization

High

Limited Competition Request - Drumset Cases

1 page · justification-and-authorization

High

Limited Competition Request - Drumset Hardware Pack

1 page · justification-and-authorization

High

Limited Competition Request - Hardware Pack

1 page · justification-and-authorization

High

Limited Competition Request - Oboe

1 page · justification-and-authorization

High

Limited Competition Request - Snare Case

1 page · justification-and-authorization

High

Limited Competition Request - Snare Drum

1 page · special-notice

High

W912NR26QA021 Questions and Answers

q-and-a

High

W912NR26QA021 Solicitation for Commercial Products and Services

13 pages · rfq

High

W912NR26QA021 - Solicitation for Commercial Products and Services

66 pages · rfq

High

Limited Competition Request - Drumset

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Medium

Equipment List - Villable for Vendors

5 pages · other

Low

Limited Competition Request - Alto Sax

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - Armory Stands

1 page · special-notice

Low

Limited Competition Request - Bass Amp

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - Bass Guitar

1 page · special-notice

Low

Limited Competition Request - Cymbal Case

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - Cymbal Pack

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - Cymbal Set

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - Cymbal Stack

1 page · special-notice

Low

Limited Competition Request - Cymbal Stand

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - Cymbal Stand

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - Cymbal Stands

1 page · special-notice

Low

Limited Competition Request - Drumset

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - Drumset

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - Drum Throne

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - Hardware Pack

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - Keyboard Amp

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - National Guard Bureau

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - National Guard Bureau

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - National Guard Bureau

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - National Guard Bureau

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - National Guard Bureau

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - National Guard Bureau

1 page · special-notice

Low

Limited Competition Request - Piano

1 page · special-notice

Low

Limited Competition Request - Snare Drum

1 page · special-notice

Low

Limited Competition Request - Snare Drum

1 page · special-notice

Low

Limited Competition Request - Tenor Sax

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

Limited Competition Request - Traveling Stands

1 page · justification-and-authorization

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 1

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedSep 9

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineSep 10

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/10/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7NB Uspfo Activity La Arng

Contacts2 people available

OfficePINEVILLE, LA, 71360-0000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7NB Uspfo Activity La Arng

Office AddressPINEVILLE, LA, 71360-0000, USA

Contacts

Jake Howard

Crystal Lynn Stiles

Full Description

Amended to add Vendor Questions/Answers Document, Can be found in attatchments listed as "W912NR26QA021 Questions"

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ)

in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 Effective on 3 March 2026. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov. Submission of a quote acknowledges receipt of the applicable provision, and clauses incorporated into this solicitation. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM(https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ and remain active during a period of performance.). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). UEI, CAGE Code & Federal Tax ID numbers MUST be submitted with offer. If you need any additional assistance in getting registered, please send me an email and I will send you additional instructions. Submission of a Quote acknowledge SAM registrations requirements.

This requirement is solicited as a total small business set-aside in accordance with the FAR. and brand name. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 459140 (Musical Instrument and Supplier Retailers). This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price contract and will be awarded using price and other factors. The offer must include proof of adherence to the specifications provided (the quote will be checked for technical acceptableness based on the attached Needs statement and have satisfactory past performance with Government contracts.

REQUIREMENT: The Louisiana National Guard (LANG) Army Band is requesting brand name band equipment in accordance with attached need statement and equipment specification list. This attached Needs Statement is for informational gathering purposes only. Submission of a Quote constitutes as receipt and understanding of the requirement; if there are any uncertainties about the requirement please ask prior to submission of a quote.

TIMELINE

1 September 2026 / 12:30 p.m. – Combined Synopsis/solicitation Issued

8 September 2026 / 10:00 a.m. – Deadline for questions/clarifications (If applicable)

10 September 2026 / 09:00 a.m. – Solicitation closes

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES:

Offerors shall submit the W912NR26QA021 Solicitation Cover Worksheet , signed SF 1449(block 30a-30c) completed SF 1449SCHEDULE OF SERVICE/PRODUCTS(S) and PRICING(Total Price included at bottom) along with a completed “Equipment List-Fillable for Vendors” (see attached) (Total Price Included)

Contract Specialist, Jake Howard, jake.b.howard.mil@army.mil and Contracting Officer, crystal l.stiles2.civ@army.mil. The Government must have received from the offeror a fully compliant Quote. The Quote is compliant when it conforms to all the requirements terms and conditions specified within the solicitation, including the needs statement and equipment specification list.

SUBMITTAL OF SOLICITATION QUESTIONS:

Questions concerning this RFQ or request for clarification shall be made in writing via email to: Contract Specialist –

Jake.b.howard.mil@army.mil and Contracting Officer – Ms. Crystal.l.stiles2.civ@army.mil

QUESTION DEADLINE: The due date for the questions will be 10:00 a.m. on 8 September 2026.

When submitting questions and comments, please use following text as the subject of the email: RFQ No. W912NR26QA021 LAARNG ARMY BAND EQUIPMENT FY26