Burkart Flutes
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, VA, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract for the competitive procurement of two (2) Lillian Burkart "Elite Model" Flutes in Sterling Silver Offset G. These instruments are essential for the U.S. Navy Fleet Bands' ceremonial, public outreach, and diplomatic missions. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Local Time).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two new Lillian Burkart "Elite Model" Flutes with specific configurations:
- Model: Elite Model, French (open hole) with Pointed key arms.
- Material: Sterling Silver body, mechanism, rings, ribs, posts, and soldered tone holes. Burkart 925 M2 Sterling silver hand-cut headjoint with silver lip plate and riser (0.016"/0.40mm tubing wall, M2 cut).
- Key Options: Offset G Key, C# Trill Key, B footjoint with gizmo (Standard) Option.
- Mechanism: Burkart micro-Link™ pinless mechanism, White gold springs.
- Tubing: 0.018" /0.45mm tubing, 0.018" Heavy Wall Tubing.
- Tuning: A=442.
- Pads: Pisoni S2 and Lucien Deluxe pads.
- Origin: Handmade in USA.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 339992, Musical Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
- Period of Performance: May 21, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Required Delivery Date: On or around July 1, 2026.
- Solicitation Issue Date: May 11, 2026.
- Offer Due Date: May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM (Local Time).
- Published Date: May 11, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made based on price. The Government reserves the right to consider past performance if low price quotes may not represent the best value, potentially conducting a price/past performance tradeoff.
Additional Notes
This acquisition will be solicited and awarded using policies and procedures under FAR Part 12. Prospective awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment. Failure to register in SAM will make a contractor ineligible for award. Delivery is FOB Destination to FLEET BAND ACTIVITIES, Millington, TN. All questions should be directed via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Matthew Mertz, at matthew.d.mertz.civ@us.navy.mil.