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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 14, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Sources Sought for Acquisition of Professional Grade Oboes

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The Hawaii National Guard, through the Department of Defense, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for the acquisition of two professional-grade oboes in Grenadilla wood, specifically the Howard XM model with full conservatoire system, silver-plated keywork, and all required trill mechanisms including the Banana Key and articulated C# mechanism. Each instrument must be new and accompanied by a professional solid wood case, swab, polishing cloth, adjustment screwdriver, and cork grease. In the event the Howard XM is unavailable, acceptable alternatives include the Howarth XL, F. Loree Royal, or Marigaux 2001. This is a sources sought notice, not a solicitation, and no contractual obligation is implied. Responses must be submitted by 12:00 PM HST on May 29, 2026, to Emma Newbegin at emma.a.newbegin.civ@army.mil and must include the vendor's intent to submit a future quote, complete contact details, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID, size category such as small business, 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, or SDVOSB, and a detailed statement of capability demonstrating relevant experience. The requirement is set aside entirely for small businesses under SBA guidelines, and submissions lacking any required information will not be considered in future acquisition planning.

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Hawaii National Guard seeks suppliers for two professional oboes, accessories; responses due May 29, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → W7M4 Uspfo Activity Hi ArngView Agency

NAICS

339992 - Musical Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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Kapolei, HI, 96707, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7M4 Uspfo Activity Hi Arng
Contacts2 people available
OfficeKAPOLEI, HI, 96707-0000, USA
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Office AddressKAPOLEI, HI, 96707-0000, USA

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This announcement is a Sources Sought (Market Research) Notice. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). This annoucement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be taken as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. 


Responses due no later than 29 MAY 2026, 12:00PM HST.


Send responses to Emma Newbegin at emma.a.newbegin.civ@army.mil


The Hawaii National Guard is seeking sources to complete an acquisition for musical instruments, specifically professional grade oboes.


Specifics: 


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



FOR RESPONSES TO THIS SEEKING SOURCES NOTICE: 


1) Your intent to submit a quote for this requirement when it is formally advertised; 


2) Name of firm with address, phone number, e-mail address and point of contact


3) CAGE code and Unique Entity ID#;


4) Size of firm including category of small bsuiness, such as 8(a), Women-Owned Small business (WOSB), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); and


5) Statement of Capability stating your skills, experience, and knowledge required to perform the specific type of work. 


Responses due no later than 29 MAY 2026, 12:00PM HST.


Send responses to Emma Newbegin at emma.a.newbegin.civ@army.mil


Firms responding to this sources sought notice , who fail to provde all of the required information requested, will not be used to assist the Governerment in the acqusiition deicision. 


NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SUBMIT A QUOTE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT WHEN IT IS FORMALLY ADVERTISED, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS SEEKING SOURCES NOTICE. 

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