Combined Synopsis/SolicitationPosted Sep 9, 2026·Responses due Sep 10, 2026

LAARNG BAND EQUIPMENT FY26

Army · W7NB USPFO ACTIVITY LA ARNG

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
459140
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
W912NR26QA021
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
PSC
7710
Place
Bossier City, LA, USA
Contact
Jake Howard (jake.b.howard.mil@army.mil)
CSV Email

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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation W912NR26QA021 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
None posted
Solicitation
  • Sep 1, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
  • Sep 9, 2026 · this notice
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026, middle of the range Oct 13, 2026.
Measured from 1578 past solicitations at Dept of the Army that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Sep 1, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

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  • Decide bid or no bid before the response deadline.
  • Look at the past winners for likely competitors and teaming partners.
  • Follow the opportunity to hear about amendments and the award.

What the notice says

Amended to add Vendor Questions/Answers Document, Can be found in attatchments listed as "W912NR26QA021 Questions" This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are … (show all)

those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 Effective on 3 March 2026. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov. Submission of a quote acknowledges receipt of the applicable provision, and clauses incorporated into this solicitation. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM(https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ and remain active during a period of performance.). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). UEI, CAGE Code & Federal Tax ID numbers MUST be submitted with offer. If you need any additional assistance in getting registered, please send me an email and I will send you additional instructions. Submission of a Quote acknowledge SAM registrations requirements. This requirement is solicited as a total small business set-aside in accordance with the FAR. and brand name. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 459140 (Musical Instrument and Supplier Retailers). This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price contract and will be awarded using price and other factors. The offer must include proof of adherence to the specifications provided (the quote will be checked for technical acceptableness based on the attached Needs statement and have satisfactory past performance with Government contracts. REQUIREMENT: The Louisiana National Guard (LANG) Army Band is requesting brand name band equipment in accordance with attached need statement and equipment specification list. This attached Needs Statement is for informational gathering purposes only. Submission of a Quote constitutes as receipt and understanding of the requirement; if there are any uncertainties about the requirement please ask prior to submission of a quote. TIMELINE 1 September 2026 / 12:30 p.m. � Combined Synopsis/solicitation Issued 8 September 2026 / 10:00 a.m. � Deadline for questions/clarifications (If applicable) 10 September 2026 / 09:00 a.m. � Solicitation closes SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: Offerors shall submit the W912NR26QA021 Solicitation Cover Worksheet , signed SF 1449(block 30a-30c) completed SF 1449SCHEDULE OF SERVICE/PRODUCTS(S) and PRICING(Total Price included at bottom) along with a completed �Equipment List-Fillable for Vendors� (see attached) (Total Price Included) Contract Specialist, Jake Howard, jake.b.howard.mil@army.mil and Contracting Officer, crystal l.stiles2.civ@army.mil. The Government must have received from the offeror a fully compliant Quote. The Quote is compliant when it conforms to all the requirements terms and conditions specified within the solicitation, including the needs statement and equipment specification list. SUBMITTAL OF SOLICITATION QUESTIONS: Questions concerning this RFQ or request for clarification shall be made in writing via email to: Contract Specialist � Jake.b.howard.mil@army.mil and Contracting Officer � Ms. Crystal.l.stiles2.civ@army.mil QUESTION DEADLINE: The due date for the questions will be 10:00 a.m. on 8 September 2026. When submitting questions and comments, please use following text as the subject of the email: RFQ No. W912NR26QA021 LAARNG ARMY BAND EQUIPMENT FY26

Who won similar work

10 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same agency (Army), same product/service code (PSC) 7710.

Single-winner award sizes (10): middle half $27K to $179K, median $54K; range $19K to $430K.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
MATO EDUARD Centerville IA 52544 USA2$46KJun 17, 2025
GT MUSIC INC1$430KSep 30, 2026
R ZAYAS MUSIC INC1$255KSep 18, 2026
FED POINT SOLUTIONS INC1$192KSep 12, 2025
MATO EDUARD 400 S 16TH ST Centerville IA 52544 USA1$138KMar 31, 2025
B & H INTERNATIONAL LLC1$55KAug 7, 2025
INNOVATIVE GROUP NY LLC1$53KAug 14, 2025
Kirker James Norwood MA 02062 USA1$30KSep 11, 2026
MSA MUSIC INC1$20KMar 28, 2025

Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's last annual revenue from its 10-K.

Latest awards

Competitive landscape

For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.

  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.

  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.

Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.