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Batteries for Digital Talking Book Machines

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030ADV26R0055Federal

Response Deadline10/19/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Library Of Congress → Contracts ServicesView Agency

NAICS

335910 - Battery ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(5)

Attachment J3 - Past Performance Questionnaire

DOCX•past-performance

Attachment J4 - Pricing Sheet

XLSX•2 pages•specifications

Specification 605: DTBM Batteries Technical Data Package

PDF•15 pages•specifications

030ADV26R0055 - Solicitation for Commercial Products and Services

PDF•50 pages•rfp

GS23F0011L - DTBM Battery Pack Schematics

PDF•2 pages•specifications

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedSep 21

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineOct 19

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/19/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 27 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWashington, DC, 20540, USA

Organization / Agency

Library Of Congress → Contracts Services

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Office AddressWashington, DC, 20540, USA

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James Robinson

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Leslie Medina

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Full Description

This is a full and open competition placed under the authority of FAR 13.5.

The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain bespoke batteries to fit inside the of the Digital Talking Book Machines (DTBMs) that are used by NLS patrons. Proposals are due by 10/19/2026 at 5PM Eastern. Questions are due by: 10/07/2026.

Please see the attached documents for the full solicitation.

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