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Batteries for Digital Talking Book Machines

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Submission Closed10/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM EDT

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The Library of Congress is soliciting proposals under FAR 13.5 for a single-award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to manufacture, assemble, and deliver bespoke Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery packs for first-generation Digital Talking Book Machines. The contract has a minimum value of 25,000 dollars and a maximum ceiling of 1.5 million dollars, with a total performance period not to exceed three years, ending December 21, 2029. The scope includes the development of all necessary tooling and production equipment, with a requirement for first articles to be delivered by day 90. All produced items, including plans and tooling, will become the property of the Library of Congress. Technical requirements specify 7.2V 2000mAh Low Self-Discharge battery packs that must comply with UL 62133-1, IEC 62133, and ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003 standards. The award will be based on a best-value trade-off analysis evaluating a manufacturing and production plan, past performance, and price. Proposals are due by October 27, 2026, and must be submitted in four volumes: a manufacturing plan limited to 15 pages, past performance questionnaires, a firm-fixed price schedule, and optional sample products. Notable contract terms include a 24-month warranty from acceptance and an economic price adjustment clause based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics PPI for storage battery manufacturing, capped at 10 percent annually.

General Info

Library of Congress IDIQ for bespoke NiMH battery packs, up to 1.5 million dollars.

Agency

Library Of Congress → Contracts Services

NAICS

335910 - Battery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

50 pages · rfp

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2 pages · amendment

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2 pages · amendment

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2 pages · specifications

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2 pages · specifications

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2 pages · specifications

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amendment

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1 page · q-and-a

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15 pages · specifications

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specifications

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2 pages · past-performance

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2 pages · past-performance

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6 pages · q-and-a

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1 page · q-and-a

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1 page · q-and-a

Low

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4 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 21

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedSep 29

Response deadline changed from Oct 19, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedOct 13

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedOct 13

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedOct 19

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineOct 27

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM EDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWashington, DC, 20540, USA

Organization / AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services

Office AddressWashington, DC, 20540, USA

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Leslie Medina

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Full Description

Amendment 4: The purpose of this amendment is to answer even more questions submitted by potential offerors - 10/19/2026

The extension for proposals remains at 10/27/2026.

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Amendment 3: The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions submitted by potential offerors - 10/13/2026

The extension for proposals remains at 10/27/2026.

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Amendment 2: The purpose of this amendment is to do the following:

1. Answer questions submitted by potential offerors.
2. Amend the Past Performance Questionnaire.
3. Amend the Pricing Sheet.
4. Remove the battery schamtic.
5. Replace the specifications for the batteries.
6. Add an economic price adjustment clause.

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Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions submitted by potential offerors. See the attached document. In addition, it extends the proposal submission deadline.

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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.