SAM # FA706026R0005

USAF Band Rehearsal Studio: L-Acoustics Ambiance System Procurement and Installation

The United States Air Force is seeking a contractor to remove the existing LARES electronic acoustic system and install a new L-Acoustics Ambiance simulated acoustics system in the USAF Band's rehearsal studio at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force, 11th Contracting Squadron (FA7060), Air Force District of Washington - USAF Band - OEMs and Vendors: - L-Acoustics (primary OEM for new system) - Schoeps (microphones) - Apple (MacBook Air) - QSC (audio processing and control) - Delvcam (microphone mounts) - Products/Services Requested: - Removal and decommissioning of approximately 84 LARES loudspeakers, including all cabling and hardware - Drywall patching and repainting after removal of 32 loudspeakers from vertical surfaces - Procurement and installation of L-Acoustics Ambiance simulated acoustics system, including: - 59 L-Acoustics 5XT loudspeakers - 12 L-Acoustics SB10i subwoofers - 5 L-Acoustics LA7.16i amplified controllers - 1 L-Acoustics L-ISA processor - 5 L-Acoustics P1 digital processors - 2 L-Acoustics LS10 AVB switches and 1 rack shelf - 1 Apple 15-inch M3 MacBook Air with USB-C hub - 1 L-Acoustics UPG Ambiance L-ISA upgrade for 32 microphones - 1 L-Acoustics UPG 16TO64 L-ISA Live license upgrade - 20 Schoeps Colette MK21 microphones - 20 Delvcam Vgrip-2 microphone mounts - 1 QSC Q-SYS Core 8 flex audio processor - 1 QSC POE Touch Screen - Q-Sys software licenses - Cabling, C Clamp mounts, servo microphone reelers - System design and installation in collaboration with L-Acoustics designers - Onsite technical training, continuity binder, and training aides - Two-year on-site installation warranty and technical support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be an L-Acoustics Certified Provider with technicians trained in L-ISA technology - Detailed drawings, equipment lists, wiring schematics, and timelines required for government approval - Installation must be completed within 365 days of contract award - System must meet specific weight and acoustic requirements for the rehearsal studio

Description

The United States Air Force requires a vendor to procure and install a simulated acoustics system in the Band's rehearsal studio located at 201 McChord St, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC 20032. The contractor will decommission and remove approximately 84 loudspeakers from the existing LARES system. Thirty-two (32) loudspeakers will be removed from vertical surfaces and will require drywall patching and prep for repainting. This includes removal of all cabling and hardware from existing speaker install. The contractor will then work with L-Acoustics designers to design and install an L-Acoustics Ambiance system to meet the needs defined in the Statement of Work (SOW).    The contractor shall provide detailed drawings, equipment lists, wiring schematics, and timelines during the planning phase. The drawings showing installation plans shall be approved by the Government team prior to the installation. At the conclusion of contract performance, a two-year on-site installation warranty and technical support service. A Site Visit was held on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 1300. With Base Access Requests due on Monday, 10 August 2026 at 1600.  All questions related to this solicitation were due on Monday, 17 August 2026 at 1600.  

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