Opportunity
Massport #MC01-B17 Musical Instruments
Regional Solicitation for Musical Instruments, Accessories, and Services for New England Educational Institutions
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
MC01-B17 Musical Instruments
NAICS
451140, 423990
This opportunity is a regional solicitation by the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) for the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) to supply musical instruments, accessories, and related services to educational and public entities across New England. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) on behalf of the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) - Serves eligible entities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont - OEMs and Vendors: - Notable OEMs and brands include: Yamaha, Steinway, Fender, Roland, Casio, Selmer Paris, Adams, Alesis, Bach, Black Swamp, Blessing, Buffet Crampon, Conn, DW, Eastman, Fox, Gibson, Ibanez, Jupiter, Kawai, King, Korg, Ludwig, Majestic, Mapex, Martin, Meinl, Musser, Pearl, Remo, Sabian, Suzuki, Tama, Taylor, Zildjian, and others - Products/Services Requested: - Full range of musical instruments (woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, keyboards, pianos, organs, synthesizers) - Accessories and supplies (cases, mouthpieces, reeds, strings, etc.) - Sheet music (printed and digital) - Pro audio equipment (microphones, speakers, mixers, etc.) - Music production software - Instrument rental, repair, maintenance, delivery, and setup services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Suppliers are encouraged to offer entire catalogs, specific categories, or brands - Bidders must provide detailed pricing, discounts, and comply with transparency and reporting requirements - Designed to provide significant savings and flexible procurement options for educational institutions and public entities - All required documents must be submitted electronically as specified
Description
This solicitation invites qualified suppliers to submit bids for a regional contract to supply musical instruments, accessories, supplies, and related services to the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium and other eligible members across New England. The contract aims to provide significant savings and comprehensive procurement options for members in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Bidders are encouraged to offer their complete product portfolio and participate in various bidding options including entire catalog, categories, or brands. The response must include detailed pricing, discounts, and compliance with transparency requirements, and all required documents and signatures must be uploaded as specified.