Digital Talking Book Machines - Library of Congress
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Solicitation from the Library of Congress, for work in Washington, District of Columbia. Due Dec 22, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5), 39 days left.
| Solicitation number | 030ADV27R0001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Library of Congress |
| Office | Contracts Services |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310) |
| Product or service code | 5835 |
| Place of performance | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 22, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5) (39 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Bid documents (9)
- Bid document 463 KB
- Pricing Schedule - All Supplies and Services - - 1p 11 KB
- NLS Agile Methodology Guide v 2.0 - - 32p 103 KB
- JA HumanWare Redacted 465 KB
- Bid document 214 KB
- DA2 Requirements 38 KB
- Question and Answer 100 KB
- Bid document 129 KB
- Past Performance Questionnaire - 2p 40 KB
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Description
Amendment 2: Changes the PPQ. - - - Solicitation Amendment -0001 answers Offeror questions. Please see 030ADV27R0001 -0001, Attachment J-6, and revised Attachment J-1. - - - This public notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and utilizing FAR Part 15 procedures. The solicitation is being released as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract competition.
This contract shall include two performance areas to encompass all aspects of procuring new Digital Talking Book Machines and maintaining the new and existing stock at the Library. Performance Area 1 (PA1): DTBM DA2 Production, Parts, and Support This PA includes DA2 units, warranties, spare parts, software development, and other requirements described in Section C. NLS requires Digital Talking Book Machine (DTBM) version DA2 units in quantities sufficient to continue distribution to all audio readers enrolled in the program and maintain a reasonable stock to allow timely replacement of devices in the field to facilitate service, repair, or maintenance of removed devices.
NLS requires support for those units including spare parts, software development, and warranty repairs. Performance Area 2 (PA2): Existing Device Support, Incumbent This PA includes proprietary spare parts and software development as described in Section C. NLS also requires repair and support services for the existing incumbent-manufactured NLS DTBM DA2 units (approximately 63,000).
This includes spare parts and platform sprints to ensure the units remain safe, functional, and accessible so that the Library’s patrons have the fullest access to materials in the NLS collection. Please see all attachments for the full details of this requirement and instructions for submitting a proposal. Questions are due by 5:00pm eastern time, September 14, 2026.
Proposals are due by 5:00pm eastern time, October 5, 2026.
Contracting contact
- Colleen Daly · [email protected]
- Brian D. Curl · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 334310, a business counts as small if it has no more than 750 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Sep 21, 2026: Solicitation Due Oct 5, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-4)
- Sep 17, 2026: Solicitation Due Oct 5, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-4)
- Sep 3, 2026: Sources Sought Due Oct 5, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-4)
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