Braillo 600 SR2 Embosser - Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is seeking a firm fixed-price contract for the procurement of one Braillo 600 SR2 embosser with compressor, including all associated services such as transportation, installation, technical training, and a four-year warranty, under a brand name requirement that mandates the use of this specific model to meet the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled’s quality standards for high-volume braille production. The offeror must be an authorized reseller of Braillo products and must provide verifiable evidence of authorization, as the Library strictly prohibits gray market products and may verify reseller status directly with the manufacturer. The contract requires delivery and installation at the Library’s facility in Washington, DC, with acceptance performed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative upon delivery, and all work must be completed within the performance period from August 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026, under FOB Destination terms. Technical acceptability is evaluated on a pass/fail basis, with award going to the lowest-priced offeror whose proposal fully conforms to the specified requirements, including compliance with braille dot height standards of at least 0.5 mm and warranty terms contingent on using approved Braillo/ATC paper for the fourth year of coverage. The solicitation requires submission of a signed SF 1449 form, the Brand Name Justification (limited to four pages), a completed Price Schedule in Excel format, and proof of authorized reseller status, all submitted via email to the Contracting Officer by the deadline of May 20, 2026, with no zipped files permitted and total attachments capped at 20MB. Offerors must also certify their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in SAM and complete socioeconomic representations on the SF 1449, which may trigger subcontracting plan requirements if small business status is claimed. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses regarding federal supply chain security, prohibition on telecommunications from certain foreign entities, prompt payment terms modified by the Library, and compliance with employment and equal opportunity laws. Contractors must comply with strict Library security protocols, including restricted movement on premises, identification badge usage, approved staging areas, and advance notification for any substitution of key personnel. Invoicing post-award is to be conducted exclusively through the Invoice Processing Portal (IPP) with a copy emailed to nlsadmin@loc.gov, and no physical remittance address is provided. The Contracting Officer’s Representative serves as the sole point of technical oversight