Procurement of Guy Rabut Viola – Instrument Supply

The contract is for the supply of one custom Guy Rabut viola, handcrafted in 2025 in New York, NY, with precise construction specifications including a wood body, medium varnish finish, and a one-piece back, intended for use in high-profile government events. The instrument must meet exacting standards for acoustic quality and aesthetic refinement to suit its ceremonial role within federal operations. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, ensuring eligibility and participation by small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 339992 indicating classification under Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing. Performance of the contract is required to be completed and delivered to the Washington Navy Yard, with the instrument fully prepared for official use upon delivery. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, and responses are due by July 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with no solicitation number assigned. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense under the Commander office, indicating the instrument is destined for official use in a military or defense-related ceremonial capacity. Although no point of contact or detailed address information is provided, the place of performance is clearly identified as the Washington Navy Yard, a historically significant federal site. The contract is accessible via the SAM.gov platform, and all submissions must fully comply with small business set-aside requirements and the specified craftsmanship standards to be considered for award.