Custom Fitted Musical Instrument Cases

Project ID: M010796894262 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought
Overview
AgencyMarine Corps Installations - West
Deadline04/01/26
Posted03/26/26
Estimated Value$6,000 - $12,000 (AI estimate)
Set AsideSmall Business
NAICS339992 - Musical Instrument Manufacturing
PSC7710 - Musical Instruments
LocationSan Diego, CA United States
Description
Primary Latest Change

Summary

The Regional Contracting Office MCIWEST is conducting SKB (brand name) market research to identify contractors capable of providing custom-fitted musical instrument cases, that are equipped to handle travel conditions for the 3rd Marine Air Wing Band. Quantity three, french horn case, fixed bell. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-2317-14 with custom insert, or similar.

Salient Characteristics

The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Conn 8D fixed bell french horn without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 23 long by 17 wide by 14 deep.

Manf Part Number

3i-2317-14 custom Quantity three, french horn case, screw bell. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-2421-7 with custom insert, or similar.

Salient Characteristics

The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Conn 8D screw bell french horn without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 24 long by 21 wide by 7 deep.

Manf Part Number

3i-2421-7 custom Quantity three, alto saxophone case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-2215-8 with custom insert, or similar.

Salient Characteristics

The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Yamaha YAS-62 alto saxophone without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 22 long by 15 wide by 8 deep.

Manf Part Number

3i-2215-8 custom Quantity two, tenor saxophone case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-3613-12 with custom insert, or similar.

Salient Characteristics

Salient Characteristics: The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a custom 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Yamaha YTS-62 tenor saxophone without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 36 long by 13 wide by 12 deep.

Manf Part Number

3i-3613-12 custom Quantity two, euphonium case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-2918-14 with custom insert, or similar.

Salient Characteristics

Salient Characteristics: The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a custom 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Wilson 2950 euphonium without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 29 long by 18 wide by 14 deep.

Manf Part Number

3i-2918-14 custom Quantity six, tenor trombone case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-3613-12 with custom insert, or similar.

Salient Characteristics

Salient Characteristics: The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a custom 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Bach Model 42 closed wrap tenor trombone without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 36 long by 13 wide by 12 deep.

Manf Part Number

3i-3613-12 custom Quantity one, bass trombone case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-3613-12 with custom insert, or similar.

Salient Characteristics

The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Bach Model 50 bass trombone without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 36 long by 13 wide by 12 deep.

Manf Part Number

3i-3613-12 custom Quantity ten, double trumpet case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-2313-8 with custom insert, or similar.

Salient Characteristics

The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, and a snap down cushion grip handle. The interior must be fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Bach Model 42B closed wrap tenor trombone without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 23 long by 13 wide by 8 deep.

Manf Part Number

3i-2313-8 custom Quantity one, baritone saxophone case. Brand Name, SKB, Model 3i-4414-10 with custom insert, or similar.

Salient Characteristics

The case must be an injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Must be water and dust-tight and all parts must be resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Must have trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles, including a carrying handle and a pull handle. The interior must be fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut that securely holds a Yamaha YBS-62 baritone saxophone without damage during commercial air travel. Interior dimensions must be 44 long by 14 wide by 10 deep.

Manf Part Number

3i-4414-10 custom Quantity nine, non-recurring engineering set up fee.

Salient Characteristics

Custom engineering to precisely fit polyethylene foam to the dimensions of the instrument for each type of case requested. Each instrument case must be specifically fit to the instrument listed in the salient characteristics.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Regional Contracting Office MCIWEST is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of providing custom-fitted musical instrument cases for the 3rd Marine Air Wing Band. The goal is to ensure that these cases can withstand rugged travel conditions, aligning with the agency's mission to support military bands. Work Details The contract includes the following items: 1. **French Horn Case (Fixed Bell)** - Quantity: 3 - Brand Name: SKB - Model: 3i-2317-14 with custom insert - Salient Characteristics: Injection molded mil-spec case made of high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin, water and dust-tight, resistant to impact, corrosion, ultraviolet light, solvents, and fungus. Features include trigger release latches, a hinge lid, wheels, and snap down cushion grip handles. Interior fitted with a 2 lb polyethylene foam insert custom cut for Conn 8D fixed bell French horn. - Interior Dimensions: 23” long x 17” wide x 14” deep. 2. **French Horn Case (Screw Bell)** - Quantity: 3 - Brand Name: SKB - Model: 3i-2421-7 with custom insert - Salient Characteristics: Same as above but fitted for Conn 8D screw bell French horn. - Interior Dimensions: 24” long x 21” wide x 7” deep. 3. **Alto Saxophone Case** - Quantity: 3 - Brand Name: SKB - Model: 3i-2215-8 with custom insert - Salient Characteristics: Same as above but fitted for Yamaha YAS-62 alto saxophone. - Interior Dimensions: 22” long x 15” wide x 8” deep. 4. **Tenor Saxophone Case** - Quantity: 2 - Brand Name: SKB - Model: 3i-3613-12 with custom insert - Salient Characteristics: Same as above but fitted for Yamaha YTS-62 tenor saxophone. - Interior Dimensions: 36” long x 13” wide x 12” deep. 5. **Euphonium Case** - Quantity: 2 - Brand Name: SKB - Model: 3i-2918-14 with custom insert - Salient Characteristics: Same as above but fitted for Wilson 2950 euphonium. - Interior Dimensions: 29” long x 18” wide x 14” deep. 6. **Tenor Trombone Case** - Quantity: 6 - Brand Name: SKB - Model: 3i-3613-12 with custom insert - Salient Characteristics: Same as above but fitted for Bach Model 42 closed wrap tenor trombone. - Interior Dimensions: 36” long x 13” wide x 12” deep. 7. **Bass Trombone Case** - Quantity: 1 - Brand Name: SKB - Model: 3i-3613-12 with custom insert - Salient Characteristics: Same as above but fitted for Bach Model 50 bass trombone. - Interior Dimensions: Same as tenor trombone case. 8. **Double Trumpet Case** - Quantity: 10 - Brand Name: SKB - Model: 3i-2313-8 with custom insert 9. **Baritone Saxophone Case** 10. **Non-recurring Engineering Set Up Fee** Each instrument case must be specifically fit to the instrument listed in the salient characteristics.

Contacts
Contact nameCapt Berg, Annie
Contact emailannie.berg@usmc.mil
Contact phone(760) 725-8453
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