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Digital Talking Book Narration and Master Production Services

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LCNLS15R0013Federal

Submission Closed06/04/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation LCNLS15R0013 is a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract issued by the Library of Congress for Digital Talking Book Narration and Master Production services. The contract covers the production of audiobooks in English, Spanish, and Complex language categories, with a total contract value ranging from a minimum guarantee of 50,000 dollars to a maximum ceiling of 50,000,000 dollars. The agreement is structured to include a base year and four option years, with a requirement for at least three IDIQ seat contracts. The scope of work involves comprehensive narration and mastering services, including the delivery of master files and the use of specific data exchange systems such as PICS and PDE. Offerors are required to demonstrate their production capacity by detailing available recording booths, editing stations, and personnel. Performance is monitored through quarterly quality assurance surveillance forms and monthly progress reports that track assigned, rejected, and late titles. Evaluation of vendors includes a rigorous technical proposal process and past performance questionnaires focusing on quality, timeliness, and management practices.

General Info

Agency

Library Of Congress → Contracts Services

Contract Value

NAICS

511130 - Book Publishers

Place of Performance

101 Independence Ave SE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20540, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Benefit Media; Potomac Talking Book; American Printing House; Books to Life; Minuteman Talking Book; Talking Book Publishers; Vi

Award Issued Date

06/04/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

LCNLS15R0013 - Digital Talking Book (DTB) Narration and Master Production

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LCNLS15R0013 - Digital Talking Book (DTB) Narration and Master Production

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High

Solicitation LCNLS15R0013: Digital Talking Book (DTB) Narration and Master Production

rfp

High

Statement of Capacity Form

specifications

High

Technical Proposal Form (J.2)

specifications

High

J.4 - Past Performance Questionnaire: Digital Talking Book Narration and Mastering

past-performance

Low

Library of Congress Vendor Questions and Answers

q-and-a

Low

Quarterly Quality Assurance Surveillance Form and Progress Reports

q-and-a

Low

Vendor Questions and Answers - Narration 2

q-and-a

Low

Vendor Questions and Answers - Solicitation LCNLS15R0013

q-and-a

Low

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