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Sources Sought for Acquisition of Professional Grade Oboes
Contact and place of performance
Emma Newbegin
Kapolei, HI 96707
USA
This announcement is a S ources Sought (Market Research) Notice . This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). This annoucement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be taken as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses due no later than 29 MAY 2026, 12:00PM HST. Send responses to Emma Newbegin at em...
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In the case that the Howarth XM Oboe in Grenadilla Wood is not available the alternate brands are acceptable:
1. Howarth XL
2. F. Loree Royal
3. Marigaux 2001
FOR RESPONSES TO THIS SEEKING SOURCES NOTICE:
1) Your intent to submit a quote for this requirement when it is formally advertised;
2) Name of firm with address, phone number, e-mail address and point of contact
3) CAGE code and Unique Entity ID#;
4) Size of firm including category of small bsuiness, such as 8(a), Women-Owned Small business (WOSB), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); and
5) Statement of Capability stating your skills, experience, and knowledge required to perform the specific type of work.
Responses due no later than 29 MAY 2026, 12:00PM HST.
Send responses to Emma Newbegin at [email protected]
Firms responding to this sources sought notice , who fail to provde all of the required information requested, will not be used to assist the Governerment in the acqusiition deicision.
NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SUBMIT A QUOTE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT WHEN IT IS FORMALLY ADVERTISED, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS SEEKING SOURCES NOTICE.
The Department of the Army, specifically the W7M4 USPFO Activity Hawaii Army National Guard, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the acquisition of two professional-grade oboes. The primary requirement specifies Howarth XM Oboes featuring grenadilla wood bodies, full conservatoire systems, silver-plated keywork, and various technical mechanisms including semi-automatic octaves and multiple trill keys. If the primary model is unavailable, the agency will consider Howarth XL, F. Loree Royal, or Marigaux 2001 models. Each instrument must be new and include a solid wood case, swab, polishing cloth, screwdriver, and cork grease.
This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number PANNGB26034860, is classified under NAICS 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing and PSC 7710 Musical Instruments. The procurement is associated with an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside. Performance will take place in Kapolei, Hawaii. Interested firms must submit a statement of capability, company identifiers including CAGE code and Unique Entity ID, and small business category details to the point of contact, Emma Newbegin.
Responses are due by 12:00 PM HST on May 29, 2026. The information gathered will assist the government in acquisition planning and determining the feasibility of a future solicitation. Providing the requested details is necessary for a firm to be included in the government’s acquisition decision process, though this notice does not constitute a formal commitment to issue a contract.
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