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Performance Work Statement (PWS) / Statement of Work (SOW) Piano Maintenance
United States Marine Band (USMB) / Marine Barracks Washington (MBW)

1. Background

The mission of the United States Marine Band (USMB) is to provide musical support as directed by the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The USMB requires regular tuning and maintenance of all its government-owned pianos to maintain serviceability and mission readiness.

2. Scope

Through repeated use and changes in the weather, USMB pianos require routing maintenance and tuning to ensure these instruments are capable of mission success. A piano technician is required to perform these necessary repairs and tunings.

3. Performance Requirements

3.1. Tasks: The Contractor shall…

 Perform tuning services on pianos in custody of the USMB.  Perform voicing and regulation services of USMB Pianos and Harpsichords.  Provide all day service as needed to perform tuning, regulation hammer fitting, voicing, and touchweight adjustments.

4. Applicable Information and/or Documents

4.1. Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): TPOC contact information to be provided to the Contractor at time of award.
4.2. Period of Performance: The required period of performance begins on the Date of Contract and continues for one full calendar year
4.3. Place of Performance: Location will vary according to need and will be communicated to contractor at least 72 hours in advance:

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Marine Barracks Washington Annex
700 Virginia Ave, SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington D.C. 20500
Marine Barracks Washington
8th & I Streets, SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
Wilson Residence
8606 Edmonston Rd, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740
Schmitt Residence
4815 Kansas Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20011
Muzzi Residence

7129 Catlett Rd, Springfield, VA 22151

4.4. List of Deliverables:

☒ Not applicable

4.5. Delivery Address:

☒ Not applicable

4.6. Hours of Operation:

Hours of performance will vary depending on performance schedule, but will primarily be Monday – Friday, 0800-2100. Occasionally, weekend maintenance and services may be required Saturday – Sunday, 1000 – 1800.
☐ Not applicable

4.7. Contractor Personnel / Qualifications:

- The USMB requires proof that the vendor has provided concert-level tuning and experience in piano maintenance for professional ensembles for at least a two-year period. This includes voice and regulations and routing maintenance (i.e. hooking up & maintaining humidity systems,