Opportunity
SAM #M0026427QJE04
Sole-source purchase of one Fox Model 750 bassoon, serial number 74991
Buyer
Marine Corps Installations Pacific
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
November 05, 2026
Identifier
M0026427QJE04
NAICS
459140
The U.S. Marine Corps Band plans to purchase one specifically identified Fox bassoon through an intended sole-source award. - Buyer: United States Marine Corps Band, Department of the Navy / U.S. Marine Corps. - Requirement: One Fox Products Model 750 bassoon, serial number 74991; no incidental services are requested. - Intended source: Adam Trussell of Adam Trussell Double Reeds, reportedly the only source currently possessing this specific instrument. The notice invites responses from interested sources. - Sole-source rationale: The Marine Band evaluated six Fox Model 750 instruments and found this instrument best met its needs for pitch reliability, technique, tone, response, and fit with the bassoon section; alternatives considered did not meet the requirement. - Key specifications: Bb1–F5 range, A=440 tuning, aged mountain maple body, compact long-bell configuration, silver-plated keys and fittings, high E key, and included compact case and accessories. - Origin requirement: Instrument must be manufactured in the U.S. or meet the stated DFARS Buy American/Free Trade Agreements requirements. - Delivery: Required by February 1, 2027. - Contract approach: Intended firm-fixed-price award using FAR Part 12 procedures.
Description
This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract using FAR Part 12 procedures. Supply needed: The United States Marine Corps Band requires one Fox Model 750 Bassoon Serial Number #74991 for the United States Marine Corps Band.
See Document "A1 Salient Characteristics" and "A3 Determination That Only One Source Is Reasonably Available" for details.
The Government intends to award on a Sole Source basis to: ADAM TRUSSELL, 5218 ROSE ST UNIT A, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77007-5279 USA, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The reason for this Sole Source Award Intent is that ADAM TRUSSELL is the only vendor currently in possession of a Fox Model 750 Bassoon Serial Number #74991.
Responses no later than 5 November 2026, 10:00 PM (Eastern time).