Description
The United States Air Force (USAF) Band is procuring a single, professional‑level, Stradivari‑model violin for its Initial Equipment Issue program. The instrument must meet exact dimensional specifications (e.g., back length 359 mm, upper bout 113 mm, etc.) and be accompanied by a case. The solicitation is a 100 % small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 339992 – Musical Instrument Manufacturing) with a firm‑fixed‑price arrangement. Delivery is required within 30 calendar days to the USAF Band’s DoDAAC F4J024 location at Bolling AFB, Washington, DC. The award will be made to the lowest‑priced technically acceptable offer submitted by the deadline of 24 Sep 2026, 04:00 PM local time.
• Quantity: 1 violin (Charles Jean‑Baptiste Collin‑Mezin, Paris 1900, Stradivari model)
• Specification: precise measurements, maple construction, two‑piece quarter‑sawn back, includes case
• Set‑aside: 100 % small‑business (including WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.)
• Delivery: 30 calendar‑day lead time after award, FOB destination, to Bolling AFB, DC
• Pricing: Firm Fixed Price, award based on lowest price meeting technical criteria
• Contact: SSgt Anthony Dickerson (primary)