# RFI FOR MARIMBA ONE INSTRUMENT

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/m0026427rfila01

- Solicitation number: M0026427RFILA01
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: Commander (M00264)
- NAICS: 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 7710 Musical Instruments
- Place of performance: Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia
- Who can bid, by location: Anywhere in the US. Location does not limit who can bid: a product shipped to the buyer, research at the performer's facility, or work at the contractor's site. A state shown is the delivery point.
- First posted: October 5, 2026
- Last posted: October 5, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e3a81bc2189a44c1b467a60f3ad2c48c/view

## Description

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

- October 5, 2026: Sources sought, due October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice e3a81bc2189a44c1b467a60f3ad2c48c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e3a81bc2189a44c1b467a60f3ad2c48c/view

## Points of contact

- Sgt Lesline Abonwoh, lesline.abonwoh@usmc.mil, 7037843509
- Alejandro Conde, alejandro.conde@usmc.mil

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