Notice of Intent to Sole Source Bassoon USAFA Band

The United States Air Force Academy, 10th Contracting Squadron, intends to award a single source purchase order for a Fox Model 750 Professional Bassoon with a specific serial number. The bassoon features a hand-selected and aged Mountain Maple body, silver-plated keys, and a specialized thick-wall bore design. The instrument includes multiple adjustment screws for fine-tuning pitch and a balance hanger assembly. The purchase also includes two professional Fox bocals, a Marcus Bonna XL-style professional case, and an accessory set. The item being acquired is one professional model bassoon with custom features, which will be equipped to last 20 years or more. • The bassoon has a 2-year vendor warranty serviced in-house by Midwest Musical Imports. • The price is comparable to other professional-tier bassoons. • The purchase is for the USAF Academy Band. • The contract is a sole source procurement due to only one source being capable of supplying the musical instrument with the specific serial number.