RFI FOR MARIMBA ONE INSTRUMENT
| Location: | District of Columbia |
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| Posted: | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | M0026427RFILA01 |
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- 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
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: 7710 - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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NAICS Code:
- 339992 - Musical Instrument Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Washington Navy Yard , DC 20391USA
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
- MCINCR-MCBQ ATTN: DIR REGIONAL CONTRACTING
- QUANTICO , VA 22134
- USA
- Sgt Lesline Abonwoh
- lesline.abonwoh@usmc.mil
- Phone Number 7037843509
- Alejandro Conde
- alejandro.conde@usmc.mil
- Oct 05, 2026 10:45 am EDTSources Sought (Original)
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