This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. The information from this market research is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 339992.

This contract request is for providing a Hammig piccolo with modified wave head joint, split E, Straubinger pads and one year limited warranty coving workmanship, materials and cracking Signal Corps Band FT Gordon, GA. The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of qualified commercial sources technically capable of providing the below:

handmade wood body and head
standard pitch A=442
off-set G and large G# lever
French-style pointed tonearms attaching the trill key, G# and D#
leather case, case cover and cleaning rod
Straubinger pads
split E mechanism
high G# mechanism
choice of headjoint cut
6-month headjoint exchange

Potential offerors having the skills, experience, professional qualifications, and capabilities necessary to perform the described requirement are invited to provide a capabilities statement via e-mail. The Capability statements shall not exceed two (2) pages and must include the following: 1) Company name and Point of Contact information (address, telephone, e-mail, web-site, etc.); 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) Small Business Size/Certification (to include 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.); and 4) Familiarity and knowledge of the requirement.

Responses are due no later than 18 July 2013, 10:00 am EST, and shall be electronically submitted to [email protected]. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only.

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