# 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

<p>THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.</p>

<p>**SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS**</p>

<p><strong>DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>CLIN&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SUPPLIES / SERVICES&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;QTY&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; UNIT</strong></p>

<p>0001&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4.6 Octave Marimba&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Each</p>

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<p>Salient Characteristics:</p>

<p></p>

<ul>
	<li>Dimensions: 91.5&rdquo; x 38.5&rdquo;</li>
	<li>Range: 4.6 Octaves, E2 &ndash; C7</li>
	<li>Bars: Horizon Synthetic Keyboard with Low E tuning</li>
	<li>Bar Size: graduating from 1 &frac12;&rdquo; &ndash; 2 1/5&rdquo; x 7/8&rdquo; thick</li>
	<li>Resonators: Basso Bravo resonators</li>
	<li>Height: adjustable from 34&rdquo; &ndash; 39.5&rdquo; via gas-spring loaded mechanism</li>
	<li>Accessory Bar Profile: integrated square 1.5&rdquo; aluminum rails running the full length of the front frame</li>
	<li>Transport Configuration: frame rails must be engineered with a quick release wave lock system allowing the frame to break down quickly</li>
	<li>Pitch: A=442Hz</li>
	<li>Weight: between 120 - 125 lbs</li>
	<li>Wheels: 8&rdquo; locking casters</li>
	<li>Option for custom engraving</li>
	<li>Manufacture: Marimba One</li>
	<li>Model: #9649</li>
</ul>

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<p><strong>CLIN&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SUPPLIES / SERVICES&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; QTY&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;UNIT</strong></p>

<p>0002&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3 Octave Vibraphone&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Each</p>

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<p>Salient Characteristics:</p>

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<ul>
	<li>Dimensions: 57&rdquo; x 32&rdquo;</li>
	<li>Range: 3 octaves, F3 &ndash; F6</li>
	<li>Bars: silver anodized aluminum bars</li>
	<li>Bar Size: graduating from 1 &frac12;&rdquo; to 2 &frac14;&rdquo; x &frac12;&rdquo;</li>
	<li>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.</li>
	<li>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</li>
	<li>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.</li>
	<li>Accessory Integration: Must include a 1.5-inch square heavy-duty aluminum accessory bar running the full front length of the frame</li>
	<li>Pitch: A=442Hz</li>
	<li>Weight: no more than 115 lbs</li>
	<li>Wheels: 8&rdquo; locking casters</li>
	<li>Motor: no motor</li>
	<li>Option for custom engraving</li>
	<li>Manufacturer: Marimba One</li>
	<li>Model: #9031</li>
</ul>

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