# SAM #W9127P26QA036

Procurement of Professional Woodwind Instruments for the 73rd Army Band, Virgin Islands Army National Guard

**Buyer:** VI ARNG PFO
**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Respond By:** September 22, 2026
**Identifier:** W9127P26QA036
**NAICS:** 459140, 423990, 423490

The U.S. Army National Guard, specifically the 73rd Army Band under the W7RQ USPFO Activity VI ARNG in the Virgin Islands, is seeking professional woodwind instruments for band operations.
- Government Buyer:
  - U.S. Army National Guard, W7RQ USPFO Activity VI ARNG, 73rd Army Band
- Products Requested:
  - 5 Bb Clarinets (unstained Grenadilla wood, silver plated keys, inline trill keys, carbon fibre joint rings, advanced adjustment screws, custom black leather pads, 65 and 66 Lumiere Barrel with poly cylindrical bore)
  - 4 Flutes (open hole, sterling silver body, silver plated keys, carbon fibre joint rings, felt pads, advanced adjustment screws, Elgiloy springs, custom black leather pads)
  - 3 Piccolos (wave style head joint, sterling silver keys, grenadilla wood body)
  - 4 Alto Saxophones (Selmer Paris neck, high F# key, adjustable thumb rest, blue steel springs, leather pads with metal resonators, gold lacquer finish preferred)
  - 4 Bb Clarinets (eco composite body for weather durability, silver plated keys, poly cylindrical bore, blue steel springs, leather pad)
  - Standard manufacturer cases and accessories (ligatures, mouthpiece caps, cleaning supplies, maintenance kits)
  - Shipping and freight charges to Virgin Islands
- Notable Requirements:
  - Instruments must comply with DFARS 252.211-7003 for unique DoD identification
  - Grenadilla wood must meet Lacey Act and CITES requirements
  - Delivery required by contract deadline
  - Mouthpieces are included with instruments; no additional specifications required
  - Preference for gold lacquer finish on alto saxophones
- No specific OEMs, brands, or models are mandated; professional-grade instruments are required
- All items must be delivered to the Virgin Islands Army National Guard

### Description

<p>18 September 2026 - Posting Q&amp;A responses</p>

<p>This is a requirement for multiple types of professional woodwind instruments in support of the 73rd Army Band, Virgin Islands Army National Guard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Quotes shall be submitted no later than the date and time indicated on this posting and the SF 1449 to LTC Jennifer D. Easterling at jennifer.d.easterling4.mil@army.mil and Ms. Rochelle T. Frye at rochelle.t.frye.civ@army.mil.</p>

<p>Instruments must meet requirements outlined in the attached Salient Characteristics document.</p>

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