Opportunity
SAM #M0026427RFILA01
RFI for Three Marimba One Marimbas and Three Vibraphones
Buyer
Marine Corps Installations Pacific
Posted
October 05, 2026
Respond By
October 07, 2026
Identifier
M0026427RFILA01
NAICS
339992
The U.S. Marine Corps is requesting information on six specialized musical instruments manufactured by Marimba One. - Government buyer: U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps Installations Command (MCINCR), Commander’s office. - OEM: Marimba One is the named manufacturer. - Products requested: - Three Model 9649 4.6-octave marimbas, with E2–C7 range, Horizon Synthetic Keyboard with Low E tuning, Basso Bravo resonators, adjustable gas-spring height, quick-release wave-lock transport configuration, A=442Hz pitch, 8-inch locking casters, and weight of 120–125 pounds. Dimensions: 91.5 × 38.5 inches. Custom engraving is optional. - Three Model 9031 3-octave vibraphones, with F3–F6 range, silver anodized aluminum bars, a passive acoustic resonator array without a motor, adjustable mechanical damper system, integrated gas-spring height adjustment, A=442Hz pitch, 8-inch locking casters, and maximum weight of 115 pounds. Custom engraving is optional. - Notice type: Request for Information (RFI); this is not an award.
Description
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:
CLIN SUPPLIES / SERVICES QTY UNIT
0001 4.6 Octave Marimba 3 Each
Salient Characteristics:
Dimensions: 91.5” x 38.5” Range: 4.6 Octaves, E2 – C7 Bars: Horizon Synthetic Keyboard with Low E tuning Bar Size: graduating from 1 ½” – 2 1/5” x 7/8” thick Resonators: Basso Bravo resonators Height: adjustable from 34” – 39.5” via gas-spring loaded mechanism Accessory Bar Profile: integrated square 1.5” aluminum rails running the full length of the front frame Transport Configuration: frame rails must be engineered with a quick release wave lock system allowing the frame to break down quickly Pitch: A=442Hz Weight: between 120 - 125 lbs Wheels: 8” locking casters Option for custom engraving Manufacture: Marimba One Model: #9649
CLIN SUPPLIES / SERVICES QTY UNIT
0002 3 Octave Vibraphone 3 Each
Salient Characteristics:
Dimensions: 57” x 32” Range: 3 octaves, F3 – F6 Bars: silver anodized aluminum bars Bar Size: graduating from 1 ½” to 2 ¼” x ½” Resonators: Resonators must be built as a solid, passive acoustic array without the added weight, electrical requirements, or mechanical failure points of motorized belt/pulley assemblies. Sustain/Damper System: precision-adjustable mechanical damper bar operated by an adjustable non-stretch strap and a fully swiveling foot pedal to ensure 100% even dampening across the entire keyboard register Height: Must utilize an integrated Gas-Spring Izzy Height Adjustment System with laser-engraved tape measures on the end frames to allow instant, balanced, single-operator height adjustments on uneven terrain. Accessory Integration: Must include a 1.5-inch square heavy-duty aluminum accessory bar running the full front length of the frame Pitch: A=442Hz Weight: no more than 115 lbs Wheels: 8” locking casters Motor: no motor Option for custom engraving Manufacturer: Marimba One Model: #9031