The Hawaii Army National Guard is purchasing two professional-grade oboes through a small business set-aside. This Request for Quote (RFQ) specifies the delivery of the instruments to Kapolei, Hawaii. The government plans to award a contract based on initial submissions without discussions. The primary requirement is the Howarth XM Oboe in Grenadilla Wood, featuring a full conservatoire system, silver-plated keywork, and specific trill mechanisms. Acceptable alternatives include the Howarth XL, F. Loree Royal, and Marigaux 2001. All instruments must be new and include a solid wood case and maintenance accessories. Quotes are due by June 15, 2026, and must include a signed SF 1449 and vendor administrative details. Technical questions are due by June 9, 2026. The Hawaii Army National Guard is procuring two professional-grade oboes under solicitation W912J626QQA004. This is a 100% small business set-aside conducted as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) is seeking two professional-grade oboes for the 111th Army Band as lifecycle replacements for aging equipment.
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Contact and place of performance
Emma Newbegin
Kapolei, HI 96707
USA
See attached Solicitation. Quotes are due by 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time on Monday, 15 June 2026. Electronic quotations must be submitted via e-mil to Emma Newbegin at [email protected]. Fascimile quotations will not be accepted. Questions and Answers regarding this solicitation are attached. Questions will no longer be accepted. This announcement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) to co...
View moreThe Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract WITHOUT discussions with offerors. therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms. [RFO FAR 52.212-1(d)]
An offeror which requires the Government to execute a separate agreement with a thrid party shall be deemed technically unacceptable.
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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