Project Information

Bid Title

RFI FOR MARIMBA ONE INSTRUMENT

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

District of Columbia

Published Date

Oct 5, 2026

Closing Date

Oct 7, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

M0026427RFILA01

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE NAVY

Major Command

USMC

Sub Command

MARCORP I&L

Sub Command 2

MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS COMMAND

Sub Command 3

MCINCR

Office

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Oct 05, 2026 10:45 am EDT
• Original Response Date: Oct 07, 2026 11:00 am EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Oct 22, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: 7710 - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
• NAICS Code:
  • 339992 - Musical Instrument Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Washington Navy Yard , DC 20391
  USA

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

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• MCINCR-MCBQ ATTN: DIR REGIONAL CONTRACTING
• QUANTICO , VA 22134
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Sgt Lesline Abonwoh
• lesline.abonwoh@usmc.mil
• Phone Number 7037843509

Secondary Point of Contact

• Alejandro Conde
• alejandro.conde@usmc.mil

History

• Oct 05, 2026 10:45 am EDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 77Musical Instruments, Phonographs, and Home-Type Radios

• NAICS 339992Musical Instrument Manufacturing

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