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Sources sought

RFI FOR MARIMBA ONE INSTRUMENT

M0026427RFILA01

Department of the Navy, Commander. Musical Instrument Manufacturing.

Response deadline

October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

Closed 25 days ago. Posted October 5, 2026. Scheduled to archive October 22, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.

**SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS**

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

CLIN         SUPPLIES / SERVICES         QTY          UNIT

0001            4.6 Octave Marimba                3             Each

Salient Characteristics:

  • Dimensions: 91.5” x 38.5”
  • Range: 4.6 Octaves, E2 – C7
  • Bars: Horizon Synthetic Keyboard with Low E tuning
  • Bar Size: graduating from 1 ½” – 2 1/5” x 7/8” thick
  • Resonators: Basso Bravo resonators
  • Height: adjustable from 34” – 39.5” via gas-spring loaded mechanism
  • Accessory Bar Profile: integrated square 1.5” aluminum rails running the full length of the front frame
  • Transport Configuration: frame rails must be engineered with a quick release wave lock system allowing the frame to break down quickly
  • Pitch: A=442Hz
  • Weight: between 120 - 125 lbs
  • Wheels: 8” locking casters
  • Option for custom engraving
  • Manufacture: Marimba One
  • Model: #9649

        

CLIN             SUPPLIES / SERVICES      QTY                 UNIT

0002                3 Octave Vibraphone            3                    Each

Salient Characteristics:

  • Dimensions: 57” x 32”
  • Range: 3 octaves, F3 – F6
  • Bars: silver anodized aluminum bars
  • Bar Size: graduating from 1 ½” to 2 ¼” x ½”
  • Resonators: Resonators must be built as a solid, passive acoustic array without the added weight, electrical requirements, or mechanical failure points of motorized belt/pulley assemblies.
  • Sustain/Damper System: precision-adjustable mechanical damper bar operated by an adjustable non-stretch strap and a fully swiveling foot pedal to ensure 100% even dampening across the entire keyboard register
  • Height: Must utilize an integrated Gas-Spring Izzy Height Adjustment System with laser-engraved tape measures on the end frames to allow instant, balanced, single-operator height adjustments on uneven terrain.
  • Accessory Integration: Must include a 1.5-inch square heavy-duty aluminum accessory bar running the full front length of the frame
  • Pitch: A=442Hz
  • Weight: no more than 115 lbs
  • Wheels: 8” locking casters
  • Motor: no motor
  • Option for custom engraving
  • Manufacturer: Marimba One
  • Model: #9031

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. October 5, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice e3a81bc2189a44c1b467a60f3ad2c48c

    1 revisions on SAM
    • October 5, 2026: publish, sources sought

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