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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Library Of Congress was posted on February 13, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Braille Magazine Transcription and Duplication – Library of Congress

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030ADV25R0039Federal

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The Library of Congress is seeking a contractor to produce and distribute braille versions of print magazines to subscribers within the NLS network under a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as an IDIQ contract. The contract will be firm-fixed-price with an economic adjustment clause, allowing for flexibility in pricing over the contract period. The solicitation, numbered 030ADV25R0039, was posted on July 23, 2025, with responses due by August 1, 2025. The project aims to support accessibility by providing braille editions of magazines, and the Library reserves the right to award either a single or multiple contracts based on the proposals received. The solicitation includes attachments J1 through J5, which are essential for participating in the competition. The contract will be performed in Washington, DC, and is managed by Contracts Services, with key contacts James Robinson and Nikolas Wellstead available for inquiries. The NAICS code associated with this project is 32311, indicating the scope involves printing and related services. The amendment 0001 addresses questions from offerors, providing clarifications to facilitate the proposal process. Interested parties are encouraged to review all attached documents thoroughly to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

General Info

Library of Congress seeks contractors for braille magazine transcription services via IDIQ contract.

NAICS

32311

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20540, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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030ADV25R0039 Amendment 0001

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030ADV25R0039 Amendment 0002

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030ADV25R0039 - Braille Magazine Transcription, Duplication, and Distribution

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Attachment J1 - Consolidated List of Magazines

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Attachment J3 - Magazine Titles and Pricing

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Attachment J4 - Production Capacity Form

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Specification 801:2018 Braille Magazine or Newspaper

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030ADV25R0039 - Q&A Document (7.23.2025)

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Attachment J5 - Past Performance Questionnaire

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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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James Robinson
Nikolas Wellstead

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Amendment 0002


Amends certain aspects of the solicitation and allows for further discussions amongst those in the competitive range. 


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Amendment 0001


This amendment provides answers to offeror questions.  See attachment J6.  


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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued under the authority of FAR 12/FAR 15.


The Library of Congress (Library) seeks a contractor to create and distribute braille versions of print magazines to subscribers of braille magazines within the NLS network. 


The Library intends to award a firm-fixed-price-with-economic-adjustment (FFP-EA) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.  The Library reserves the right to award a single- or multiple-award IDIQ as a result of this solicitation. 


Please see the attached solicitation document for further instructions. 


Attachments J1 – J5 are required to compete for this IDIQ.  Please review them carefully.   

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