Opportunity
SAM #M0026426Q0103
Procurement of 2025 Guy Rabut Viola for United States Marine Corps Band
Buyer
Marine Corps Installations Pacific
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
M0026426Q0103
NAICS
339992, 451140
This opportunity involves the procurement of a high-end musical instrument for the United States Marine Corps Band: - Government Buyer: - The President's Own United States Marine Band, under the United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Quantico (Commander, MCINCR-MCBQ) - OEMs and Vendors: - OEM: Guy Rabut (manufacturer of the viola) - Sourced from: Washington Fine Violins (exclusive distributor) - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) 2025 Guy Rabut Viola, made in New York, NY - Features: wood body with medium colored varnish, one-piece back, warm and resonant sound with strong projection, smaller body and shorter string length for unique playability, lightweight carved scroll - Must meet proprietary tonal, ergonomic, and craftsmanship requirements for high-profile performances (e.g., White House, State Department) - No suitable alternatives due to unique characteristics and exclusive availability - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement justified by proprietary design and exclusive distribution - Instrument must be manufactured in the United States (DFARS 252.225-7036 compliance) - Delivery required to Marine Barracks Washington, DC - Firm fixed price contract for a single instrument - Brand name justification and salient characteristics provided in attachments
Description
The action resulting from this opportunity will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order: All Quotes must be submitted electronically to Sgt Jacob Espinosa at jacob.m.espinosa.mil@usmc.mil Refer to the attached documents for the required supply, details, and brand name instructions. Quoters/Offerors must meet the expectations below:
- Provide a signed copy of Solicitation M0026426Q0067. - Quoters must review page 15 & 16 (Instructions to Offerors) and page 18 & 19 (Evaluation of commercial products and commercial services) before giving their best price to CLIN 0001 found on page 3. - Review and respond to all answerable clauses and provisions found within the solicitation. - 2025 Guy Rabut Viola Delivery Date must be On/Before 1 September 2026.