FADGI Open Source Software Development and Maintenance for AudioVisual Content

This solicitation, issued by the Library of Congress under solicitation number 030ADV26Q0011, seeks vendor support for troubleshooting, maintenance, and feature enhancement of two key open-source audiovisual software tools—BWF MetaEdit and FFmpeg. These tools support projects and guidelines established by the Federal Agencies Digital Guideline Initiative (FADGI) Audio-Visual Working Group, focusing on the management, preservation, and metadata embedding/validation in audiovisual content. The contract covers a base period from February 3, 2026, through February 2, 2027, with an option for a one-year extension through February 2, 2028. Work is primarily remote, with deliverables including feature enhancements, ongoing software maintenance, user testing with detailed reporting, and updated documentation for both tools. Milestones include a kickoff meeting, submission of a project management plan, and multiple user testing cycles. Deliverables must comply with FADGI guidelines, SMPTE standards, the FFV1 video codec specifications, and incorporate rigorous security measures consistent with the Library of Congress’s IT security policies, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government within ten calendar days of receipt. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price commercial item procurement, aligned with NAICS code 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). Pricing is organized via Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for feature development, maintenance (monthly), testing, and documentation separately for each software tool across the base year and option year. Offerors are required to submit detailed technical and pricing proposals electronically by January 5, 2026, with award based on best value using a trade-off approach where technical approach and staffing carry the most weight, followed by price. The solicitation integrates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, including those related to contract changes, disputes, electronic invoicing, labor standards, and prohibitions on contracting with certain entities and technologies. Special contract terms enforce strict personnel vetting for access to controlled unclassified information (CUI) and non-public systems, designate key personnel such as the project manager whose replacements require prior approval, and impose security controls per NIST standards. No packaging or shipping specifications apply beyond secure handling of sensitive information. The Library’s point of contact for this contract is Veronica Price, supported by Stefanie Fitte, and all invoice submissions must be electronic via the government’s Invoice Processing Platform. This contract ensures the continued evolution and maintenance of critical open-source tools that underpin federal audiovisual digital preservation and access standards.