Braille and Tactile Embossing Services

The Library of Congress is seeking to establish a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for specialized braille services, including the transcription of documents into braille, creation of eBraille (.brf) files, embossing, and binding. This contract supports the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) Information Services Section, which produces approximately 25 new or revised publications annually. These publications, which consist largely of textual content with bibliographic citations and various contact information, will be made available in both hardcopy braille and digital eBraille formats. The contract will also cover providing braille materials for visually impaired participants at NLS events, conferences, and meetings. This is a simplified acquisition under FAR Part 13, with a solicitation number 030ADV26Q0018, posted on May 19, 2026, and a response deadline of June 17, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 561410 and is managed by the Library of Congress Contracts Services office, located in Washington, DC. The procurement aims for a single-award contract at or below the simplified acquisition threshold to efficiently deliver braille production services in support of accessibility initiatives. Key contacts for this opportunity include Brian D. Curl and Jacqueline Miller, who can provide further information and submission instructions.