Solicitation for the Acquisition of Professional Grade Oboes
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The contract solicitation, identified as W912J626QQA004, requests quotes for the acquisition of two professional grade oboes, specifically the Howarth XM model in Grenadilla wood with advanced features such as a full conservatoire system and silver plated keywork. Each instrument must come complete with a professional solid wood case and necessary accessories including an oboe swab, polishing cloth, adjustment screwdriver, and cork grease. If the Howarth XM model is unavailable, acceptable alternates include the Howarth XL, F. Loree Royal, or Marigaux 2001 models. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339992 and is issued by the Department of Defense’s W7M4 Uspfo Activity in Kapolei, Hawaii. Quotations must be electronically submitted by 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time on June 15, 2026, to Emma Newbegin via email; fax submissions are not accepted. Questions about the solicitation must be emailed by noon on June 9, 2026. Vendors must submit a signed copy of the solicitation, provide detailed contact information, discount terms if applicable, and socio-economic status. All costs must include consolidated shipping. Respondents must complete all required Representations and Certifications in the SAM system to be eligible. The government intends to award a contract based on initial offers without negotiations, and any requirement for third-party agreements will result in disqualification. Terms and conditions remain fixed unless amended formally in writing.
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Kapolei, HI, 96707, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
See attached Solicitation.
Quotes are due by 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time on Monday, 15 June 2026. Electronic quotations must be submitted via e-mil to Emma Newbegin at emma.a.newbegin.civ@army.mil. Fascimile quotations will not be accepted. Questions and Answers regarding this solicitation are attached. Questions will no longer be accepted.
This announcement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) to complete an acquisition for musical instruments, specifically professional grade oboes.
Solicitation shall provide the following:
One (1) signed copy of the Solicitation (SF1449)
Vendor name, vendor POC, Vendor CAGE, Vendor UEI, Contact Ph#, E-mail, Discount terms (if applicable); and socio-Economic status.
Include and consolidate the cost/price of shipping within the one line item.
Additionally, in order to be eligible for award, all respondents shall complete all Representations and Certifications found within their profile in the System of Award Management (SAM) at hettps://www.sam.gov.
Information provided from answers to questions shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the soclitiation and specifications. Terms remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. if an amendment is issued, normal procedure relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitaiton amendments shall apply.
The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract WITHOUT discussions with offerors. therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms. [RFO FAR 52.212-1(d)]
An offeror which requires the Government to execute a separate agreement with a thrid party shall be deemed technically unacceptable.
Notes:
Howard XM Oboe in Grenadilla Wood Body in Grenadilla wood, professional model oboe, XM Model, full conservatoire system, silver plated keywork, semi-automatic octaves, 3rd octave key, C-D Trill Key (X2), C-C# Trill Key, Forked F-Vent, extra trill mechanisms (Ab-Bb, Ab-A), "Banana Key" - Low C-C# Trill, Eb-E trill mechanism, Articulated C# mechanism, metal-lined tenon sockets and sleeved tenons, undercut tone holes, low Bb vent, all necessary adjusting screws, adjustable thumb rest. All new instruments must come with professional solid wood case, oboe swab, polishing cloth, adjustment screwdriver, cork grease.
Quantitiy: 2 EA
In the case that the Howarth XM Oboe in Grenadilla Wood is not available the alternate brands are acceptable:
1. Howarth XL
2. F. Loree Royal
3. Marigaux 2001