Digitization of Microfilm

The Library of Congress plans to issue a request for quote (RFQ) targeted at vendors who previously responded to a related procurement process under the Basic Ordering Agreement for FEDLINK Preservation Services. The contract focuses on the digitization of microfilm and the creation of digital image derivatives, adhering specifically to the National Digital Newspaper Program guidelines. This effort supports FEDLINK, a service network used by federal libraries and information centers globally, emphasizing the need for technical proposals demonstrating vendor capability alongside pricing. Written submissions are required by close of business on August 27, 2014, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The solicitation is identified by number LC14QFP008 and falls under NAICS code 519120, relating to relevant information services. The contracting office is located within the Library of Congress FEDLINK section in Washington, DC. Point of contact for the solicitation includes Vanessa D. Fox and Contracting Officer Joan M. Fitts, with additional vendor information and assistance available through the Library of Congress website and vendor services coordinator. This solicitation ensures access for qualified vendors experienced in digital preservation tasks to compete for a government contract supporting the digitization of valuable microfilm archives.