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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Bassoon USAFA Band
Contact and place of performance
Fenton L. Fitzgerald Jr.
USAF Academy, CO 80840
USA
The USAF Academy, 10th Contracting Squadron intends to award a single source purchase order, in accordance with RFO Subpart 13.101(b), Soliciting Competition, due to only one source being capable of supplying a musical instrument with a specific serial number. The requirement is for the purchase of Fox Model 750 Professional Bassoon Serial Number: #74862 Fox Model 750 Professional Bassoon: - Hand-selected...
View moreThis notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes technical data, cost information and the earliest possible delivery date, in sufficient detail that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet all specifications of the requirement. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government.
A request for additional documentation, or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.
Capability statements are to be submitted by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe .pdf attachment no later than May 15, 2026 at 10:00am, to the following addresses; Fenton Fitzgerald, Contract Specialist, at [email protected]
The Department of the Air Force, 10th Contracting Squadron (FA7000 10 CONS LGC), issued this special notice of intent to award a single-source purchase order for a professional-grade musical instrument for the United States Air Force Academy Band. The requirement is specifically for a Fox Model 750 Professional Bassoon, Serial Number #74862, which features a hand-selected and aged mountain maple body with a bordeaux finish and silver-plated keywork. This instrument includes a specialized thick-wall bore design, a full German key system with 13 rollers, multiple trill keys, two professional Fox bocals, and a Marcus Bonna XL-style case. The acquisition covers the instrument and a complete accessory set, including a 2-year vendor warranty serviced by Midwest Musical Imports.
This procurement is classified under NAICS 459140 Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers and PSC 7710 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. The government has identified only one source capable of supplying this specific serial-numbered instrument, which is designed for a service life of 20 years or more and is comparable to civilian professional equipment. There is no set-aside designated for this action, and the primary place of performance is the USAF Academy in Colorado.
While this notice is not a request for competitive quotes and no formal solicitation exists, the government will consider capability statements submitted by the response deadline of May 15, 2026, at 10:00 am. Submissions must include technical data, cost information, and an estimated delivery date in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet all specifications. Information received will be used to determine whether to proceed with a sole-source procurement or conduct a competitive acquisition. All responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Fenton L. Fitzgerald Jr. in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
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