Custom Fitted Musical Instrument Cases

Location: California
Posted: Mar 26, 2026
Due: Apr 1, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 77 - Musical Instruments, Phonographs, and Home-Type Radios
Solicitation No: M010796894262
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Notice ID
M010796894262
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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
MCIWEST
Office
COMMANDING GENERAL
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Mar 26, 2026 03:21 pm PDT
  • Original Response Date: Apr 01, 2026 12:00 pm PDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Apr 16, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: 7710 - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 339992 - Musical Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    San Diego , CA
    USA
Description

The Regional Contracting Office MCIWEST is conducting SKB (brand name) market research to identify contractors capable of providing custom-fitted musical instrument cases, that are equipped to handle travel conditions for the 3rd Marine Air Wing Band.





Quantity three, french horn case, fixed bell. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-2317-14 with custom insert, or similar.



Salient Characteristics: The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Conn 8D fixed bell french horn without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 23” long by 17” wide by 14” deep.



Manf Part Number: 3i-2317-14 custom





Quantity three, french horn case, screw bell. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-2421-7 with custom insert, or similar.



Salient Characteristics: The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Conn 8D screw bell french horn without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 24” long by 21” wide by 7” deep.



Manf Part Number: 3i-2421-7 custom





Quantity three, alto saxophone case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-2215-8 with custom insert, or similar.



Salient Characteristics: The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Yamaha YAS-62 alto saxophone without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 22” long by 15” wide by 8” deep.



Manf Part Number: 3i-2215-8 custom





Quantity two, tenor saxophone case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-3613-12 with custom insert, or similar.



Salient Characteristics: Salient Characteristics: The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a custom 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Yamaha YTS-62 tenor saxophone without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 36” long by 13” wide by 12” deep.



Manf Part Number: 3i-3613-12 custom





Quantity two, euphonium case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-2918-14 with custom insert, or similar.



Salient Characteristics: Salient Characteristics: The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a custom 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Wilson 2950 euphonium without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 29” long by 18” wide by 14” deep.



Manf Part Number: 3i-2918-14 custom





Quantity six, tenor trombone case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-3613-12 with custom insert, or similar.



Salient Characteristics: Salient Characteristics: The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a custom 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Bach Model 42 closed wrap tenor trombone without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 36” long by 13” wide by 12” deep.



Manf Part Number: 3i-3613-12 custom





Quantity one, bass trombone case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-3613-12 with custom insert, or similar.



Salient Characteristics: The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Bach Model 50 bass trombone without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 36” long by 13” wide by 12” deep.



Manf Part Number: 3i-3613-12 custom



Quantity ten, double trumpet case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-2313-8 with custom insert, or similar.



Salient Characteristics: The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, and a snap down cushion grip handle. The interior must be fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Bach Model 42B closed wrap tenor trombone without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 23” long by 13” wide by 8” deep.





Manf Part Number: 3i-2313-8 custom





Quantity one, baritone saxophone case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-4414-10 with custom insert, or similar.



Salient Characteristics: The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Yamaha YBS-62 baritone saxophone without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 44” long by 14” wide by 10” deep.



Manf Part Number: 3i-4414-10 custom





Quantity nine, non-recurring engineering set up fee.



Salient Characteristics: Custom engineering to precisely fit polyethylene foam to the dimensions of the instrument for each type of case requested. Each instrument case must be specifically fit to the instrument listed in the salient characteristics.



Manf Part Number: N/A


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • MARINE CORPS BASE BOX 555013
  • CAMP PENDLETON , CA 92055-5001
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Mar 26, 2026 03:21 pm PDTSources Sought (Original)
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