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Sources Sought for Percussion Consumables

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M00264RFIGM05Federal

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The Department of Defense, through the Commander and the MCINCR RCO RA Strategic Branch, has issued a sources sought notice under solicitation number M00264RFIGM05 to conduct market research for the procurement of approximately 981 percussion consumables and accessories for the Marine Corps Band for fiscal year 2025. This is not a formal solicitation or a request for quotations, but rather an effort to identify potential small business sources under NAICS code 339992. The requirement includes a wide array of marching and orchestral supplies, such as various sizes of bass drumheads, tenor drumsticks, cymbals, mallet holders, and specialized bags. The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside. Interested parties must submit their response to Sergeant Gabriel Mendez by 4:00 PM EST on Monday, October 23, 2026. Submissions must include the company name, address, phone number, point of contact, CAGE code, company size status, and a declaration of whether the firm is U.S. or foreign-owned. Performance is expected to take place in Washington, District of Columbia.

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DoD market research for small business procurement of Marine Corps Band percussion supplies.

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339992 - Musical Instrument Manufacturing

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Washington, DC, USA

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Salient Characteristics - Strategic Branch FY2025

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander
Contacts2 people available
OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA
Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA
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Gabriel Mendez
Erin Silverthorn

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This is a sources sought announcement only, NOT a solicitation. This RFI serves as market research to determine potential small business sources to procure roughly nine-hundred eighty-one (981) percussion consumables for the Marine Corps Band. This notice does not constitute a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.
Furthermore, we are not, at this time, seeking quotations; Therefore, DO NOT request a copy of a solicitation or submit a quotation as a result of this notice.

RESPONSE INFORMATION:
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received no later than 4:00 PM EST, on Monday, 23 October 2026. Responses should be emailed to Sergeant Gabriel Mendez at gabriel.mendez@usmc.mil. Interested parties should include their company name, address, phone number, point of contact, CAGE code, company size status, and whether or not they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm.
 

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