7710--LC OUTDOOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 36C24825Q0449
ID: 36C24825Q0449Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Musical Instrument Manufacturing (339992)

PSC

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS (7710)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6f02451319cd4d9996430365f9e0c99a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for outdoor musical instruments under the contract title "7710--LC OUTDOOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS" (36C24825Q0449). This procurement aims to enhance the therapeutic experience for veterans by providing durable and accessible musical equipment, including heavy-duty sambas, harmony bells, and pentatonic symphonies, all of which must comply with ADA standards. The initiative is designed to create impactful sensory experiences for veterans in outdoor settings at designated VA medical centers. Interested contractors, specifically service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs), should contact Contract Specialist Jeremy C. Parrish at Jeremy.Parrish@va.gov for further details regarding eligibility and submission requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jeremy ParrishContract Specialist
    (352) 283-9220
    Jeremy.Parrish@va.gov
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    36C24825Q0449_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a contractor to provide specialized outdoor musical instruments for the Recreation & Creative Arts Therapy team at the Lake City VA Medical Center. The solicitation, numbered 36C24825Q0449, is set to close on March 10, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET, and is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). The required instruments include a variety of heavy-duty and surface-fixed options, ranging from duet cuplas, sambas sets, symphony pentatonic instruments, harmony bells in multiple keys, to ground-fixed petal drums. This project is aimed at enhancing therapeutic activities for veterans, highlighting the VA's commitment to improving recreational opportunities within community living settings. The contracting office is located in Gainesville, FL, and responses should be directed to the specified office address.
    36C24825Q0449.docx
    The document outlines a solicitation for outdoor musical instruments by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), aimed at enhancing the therapeutic experience for veterans with varying medical conditions. It details a procurement request for equipment designed for accessibility and durability, including specifications for several instruments, such as heavy-duty sambas, harmony bells, and pentatonic symphonies, all requiring ADA compliance. Contractors must meet specific eligibility criteria as service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) to participate in the bidding process. The contract emphasizes electronic invoice submissions and compliance with various federal regulations concerning subcontracting and payments. The overarching goal is to provide impactful sensory experiences for veterans while ensuring adherence to government procurement standards. All equipment is to be delivered to a designated VA medical center, enhancing facilities for therapeutic engagements in outdoor settings.
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