Opportunity
SAM #N0018926QW340
Procurement of S.E. Shires Q20 F/Bb Double French Horns for Navy Fleet Bands
Buyer
NAVSUP FLC Norfolk
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
N0018926QW340
NAICS
339992, 423490
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is procuring professional musical instruments for the U.S. Navy Fleet Bands. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Regional Directorate Contracting Department and Fleet Band Activities - Contracting Officer: Joseph DeLibero - OEMs and Vendors: - S.E. Shires (OEM) - Products Requested: - Four (4) S.E. Shires Q20 F/Bb Double French Horns - Yellow Brass - Detachable Bell - Lacquered Finish - Part Number: SHSRQ20 - Quantities: - 4 units of the specified French horn - Notable Requirements: - Sole-source acquisition (only S.E. Shires specified) - Instruments must be delivered to Fleet Band Activities in Millington, TN - Firm fixed price contract - Detailed inspection and acceptance criteria per Statement of Work - Instruments support naval ceremonies, public outreach, and diplomatic missions
Description
See attached RFQ, Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, and Redacted Brand name Justification. The U.S. Navy’s Fleet Bands are highly versatile, forward-deployed organizations that perform critical public diplomacy, strategic outreach, and warfighter readiness missions globally. To support these operations, the Navy requires four (4) S.E. Shires Q20 F/Bb Double French Horns (Yellow Brass, Detachable Bell, Lacquered Finish).