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Digital Talking Book Machines - Library of Congress
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The Library of Congress is soliciting proposals for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price contract to produce, maintain, and support Digital Talking Book Machine (DTBM) DA2 devices. The contract is divided into two performance areas: Performance Area 1 focuses on the production of new DA2 units, warranties, spare parts, and software development to maintain distribution and stock; Performance Area 2 involves proprietary support, spare parts, and software sprints for approximately 63,000 existing incumbent-manufactured units. The period of performance runs from March 1, 2027, through February 28, 2034, with a minimum value of 60,000 dollars and a maximum ceiling of 60 million dollars per contract. Award will be based on a Best-Value-Trade-Off competition evaluating a sample device, production plans, technical expertise, program management, past performance, and price. Technical requirements for the DA2 devices include strict adherence to ADA Section 508 and WCAG 2 standards, FCC Part 15 Class B compliance, and specific hardware safety standards such as UL 62368-1. Packaging must be designed for users with limited dexterity and utilize reusable materials. Proposals are due by October 5, 2026, and must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Office or Adobe formats, with sample units postmarked by the same date.
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Washington, DC, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Amendment 2: Changes the PPQ.
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Solicitation Amendment -0001 answers Offeror questions. Please see 030ADV27R0001 -0001, Attachment J-6, and revised Attachment J-1.
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This public notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and utilizing FAR Part 15 procedures. The solicitation is being released as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract competition. This contract shall include two performance areas to encompass all aspects of procuring new Digital Talking Book Machines and maintaining the new and existing stock at the Library.
Performance Area 1 (PA1): DTBM DA2 Production, Parts, and Support This PA includes DA2 units, warranties, spare parts, software development, and other requirements described in Section C. NLS requires Digital Talking Book Machine (DTBM) version DA2 units in quantities sufficient to continue distribution to all audio readers enrolled in the program and maintain a reasonable stock to allow timely replacement of devices in the field to facilitate service, repair, or maintenance of removed devices. NLS requires support for those units including spare parts, software development, and warranty repairs.
Performance Area 2 (PA2): Existing Device Support, Incumbent This PA includes proprietary spare parts and software development as described in Section C. NLS also requires repair and support services for the existing incumbent-manufactured NLS DTBM DA2 units (approximately 63,000). This includes spare parts and platform sprints to ensure the units remain safe, functional, and accessible so that the Library’s patrons have the fullest access to materials in the NLS collection.
Please see all attachments for the full details of this requirement and instructions for submitting a proposal.
Questions are due by 5:00pm eastern time, September 14, 2026.
Proposals are due by 5:00pm eastern time, October 5, 2026.
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