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This Sources Sought opportunity from Library Of Congress was posted on February 1, 2017. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

ArriLaser Film Recorder Serial Number AL253

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The Library of Congress Packard Campus 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpepper, VA, 22701, USA

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DRAFT_SOW_ARRI_Laser_Maint_contract.pdf

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J%2BA_for_FBO_Synopsis.pdf

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AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWashington, DC, 20540, USA
Office AddressWashington, DC, 20540, USA
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Dora JohnsonContract Specialist
Jake von ReynContracting Officer

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The Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation has a requirement to purchase a maintenance support plan for its ArriLaser Film Recorder serial number AL253 and obtain preventative maintenance on the equipment in accordance with the specifications listed in the attached draft statement of work (SOW). LOC intends to issue this requirement as a sole source purchase order to a company called Arri, Inc, based in Munich, Germany. Any firm that wishes to be considered for this requirement must submit a capability statement that demonstrates its ability to meet all the requirements described in the attached draft SOW. The capability statement must not exceed five (5) double-spaced pages and shall include the following information: 1) Company Name, DUNS Number, Address, Point of Contact, phone number and email address; 2) Corporate structure (corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, professional corporation, etc.); 3) References, including name, phone number and email address of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses.

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