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Notice of Intent to Sole Source (1) Fox 750 Bassoon Serial Number #74991 for the United States Marine Corps Band

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The Department of Defense, through the United States Marine Corps Band, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract for the procurement of one specific musical instrument: a Fox Model 750 Bassoon, Serial Number 74991. This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 procedures for the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The government has determined that Adam Trussell is the only reasonably available source for this requirement, as he is the sole vendor in possession of this specific serial number, which was selected after testing multiple instruments to ensure the highest reliability in pitch, technique, and sound quality. The instrument must meet strict salient characteristics, including a range of Bb1-F5, tuning to A=440, a hybrid bore design, and a hand-selected aged mountain maple body. It must be manufactured in the USA or comply with DFARS clause 252.225-7036 regarding the Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program. The required delivery date is February 1, 2027, with the place of performance and delivery located at the United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. Responses to this notice were due by November 5, 2026.

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USMC Band sole source contract to purchase a specific Fox Model 750 Bassoon.

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Department Of Defense → Commander

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459140 - Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers

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DC, 20391, USA

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SBA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander
Contacts2 people available
OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander
Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA
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This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract using FAR Part 12 procedures.
Supply needed: The United States Marine Corps Band requires one Fox Model 750 Bassoon Serial Number #74991 for the United States Marine Corps Band.


See Document "A1 Salient Characteristics" and "A3 Determination That Only One Source Is Reasonably Available" for details.


The Government intends to award on a Sole Source basis to: ADAM TRUSSELL, 5218 ROSE ST UNIT A, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77007-5279 USA, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The reason for this Sole Source Award Intent is that ADAM TRUSSELL is the only vendor currently in possession of a Fox Model 750 Bassoon Serial Number #74991.


Responses no later than 5 November 2026, 10:00 PM (Eastern time).

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