Opportunity
SAM #FA706026Q0036
USAF Band Professional Violin Procurement (Collin-Mezin Stradivari Model)
Buyer
11th Contracting Squadron
Posted
September 17, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
FA706026Q0036
NAICS
339992, 423990
The United States Air Force Band in Washington DC is seeking to procure a professional-quality violin for its String Ensemble. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force Band, Washington DC - Office: 11th Contracting Squadron PK, Air Force District of Washington - OEM Highlight: - Charles Jean-Baptiste Collin-Mezin (Paris 1900, Stradivari model) - Product Requested: - One professional-level violin - Model: Stradivari - Era: Paris 1900 - Construction: Maple, two-piece quarter sawn back - Dimensions: Back length 359mm, upper bout 113mm, center bout 113mm, lower bout 205mm - Includes instrument case - Notable Requirements: - Instrument must be from a reputable maker (Collin-Mezin) - Must meet precise physical and quality specifications - Intended for professional use by USAF Band violinist
Description
Charles Jean-Baptiste Collin-Mezin, Paris 1900, Stradivari model Label :EXPOSITION UNIVERS LE PARIS 1900/ GRAND PRIX/ Ch. J.B. COLLIN_MEZIN/ Luthier a Paris/ Rue du Faub Poissonniere, No 29, and with the maker's signature in the lower treble bout inside back. Professional-level instrument of a reputable maker Stradivari model Maple construction Two-piece quarter sawn back Length of back must be 359mm Upper bout must be 113mm Center bout must be 113mm Lower bout must be 205mm Instrument case included