SAM #20260005527

Sources Sought: Audio Engineer Instructor Support Services for Naval School of Music

This opportunity seeks industry input for providing Audio Engineer Instructor Support Services at the Naval School of Music in Virginia Beach, VA. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval School of Music, Center for Service Support (Director N4) - Point of contact: Mr. James Lambie - Services Requested: - Audio Engineer Instructor Support Services - Approximately 500 hours of one-on-one and group instruction for Basic Music Course and Unit Leader Course students - Instruction covers audio engineering performance, production concepts, and proficiency assessments - Use of specified equipment, including Yamaha audio consoles and Meyer Sound systems - Curriculum maintenance, quality control, and compliance with government standards - Preference for candidates with relevant degrees and military service experience - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Yamaha (audio consoles) - Meyer Sound (audio systems) - Unique Requirements: - Instructor must have specific education and experience in audio engineering - Must provide curriculum support and maintain quality control - Capability statements and business information required for market research - Contract Structure: - Firm Fixed Price - Base year plus three option years, with a possible six-month extension - NAICS Code: 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction) - Small business size standard: $16.5M

Description

Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes," this announcement constitutes a Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. Naval Supply Center (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest to provide Audio Engineer Instructor Support Services to the Naval School of Music (NAVSOM), in Virginia Beach, VA.

This is a sources sought notice ONLY. There is NO solicitation at this time. Requests for a solicitation in response to this notice will not be answered or taken for consideration. This notice is issued for the sole purpose of conducting market research in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

A Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) contract consisting of one (1), twelve (12)-month base period and three (3), twelve (12)-month option years is anticipated. The performance is anticipated to begin 24 September 2026 and continue through 23 March 2031. Included in the period of performance is the Government’s option to extend by six (6) months in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.217-8.

It is anticipated that this requirement, if solicited, will be under NAICS code 611699, and the small business size standard is $16.5M.

Responses to this Sources Sought request shall include the following information:

Company name, address, point of contact name, phone number and email address. Unique Entity ID and Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to meet the Government’s requirement, in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF. Type and Size of Business (Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned). Distance of business from the Place of Performance.

Reponses to this Sources Sought request shall be submitted electronically to Abbey Taylor at mary.a.taylor263.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 9 July 2026 at 10:00AM EST

NOTE: Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released. Again, this is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the results. Please note the information within this Sources Sought Notice will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.

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