# Sources Sought for Acquisition of Professional Grade Oboes

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/panngb26034860

- Solicitation number: PANNGB26034860
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Department of the Army
- Contracting office: W7M4 Uspfo Activity Hi Arng (W912J6)
- NAICS: 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 7710 Musical Instruments
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Kapolei, Hawaii
- County: Honolulu County (FIPS 15003). https://abierto.us/counties/honolulu-county-hi-15003
- City: Kapolei. https://abierto.us/cities/kapolei-hi-1530300
- First posted: May 14, 2026
- Last posted: May 14, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/08b1e0757e364427b3508ff4ebac5ac8/view

## Description

This announcement is a Sources 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 emma.a.newbegin.civ@army.mil The Hawaii National Guard is seeking sources to complete an acquisition for musical instruments, specifically professional grade oboes.

**Specifics:** Howard XM Oboe in Grenadilla Wood Body in Grenadilla wood, professional model oboe, XM Model, full conservatoire system, silver plated keywork, semi-automatic octaves, 3rd octave key, C-D Trill Key (X2), C-C# Trill Key, Forked F-Vent, extra trill mechanisms (Ab-Bb, Ab-A), "Banana Key" - Low C-C# Trill, Eb-E trill mechanism, Articulated C# mechanism, metal-lined tenon sockets and sleeved tenons, undercut tone holes, low Bb vent, all necessary adjusting screws, adjustable thumb rest. All new instruments must come with professional solid wood case, oboe swab, polishing cloth, adjustment screwdriver, cork grease.

**Quantitiy:** 2 EA 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 emma.a.newbegin.civ@army.mil 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.

## Publications

- May 14, 2026: Sources sought, due May 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice 08b1e0757e364427b3508ff4ebac5ac8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/08b1e0757e364427b3508ff4ebac5ac8/view

## Points of contact

- Emma Newbegin, emma.a.newbegin.civ@army.mil, 8088446431
- Warren Sabugo, warren.m.sabugo.civ@army.mil, 8088446421

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