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High-Density Optical Data Storage Services

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Response Deadline10/27/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Library Of Congress → Contracts Services

NAICS

518210 - Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20540, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 030ADV27R0004.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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LOC Novel High-Density Optical Data Storage

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Timeline

PostedSep 29

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Response DeadlineOct 27

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Response Deadline

10/27/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 25 days

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AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services

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Performs encoding, validation, storage, and sequencing of digital data for prime contractors on Library of Congress data preservation projects. Encodes 1TB of data, validates data integrity, and sequences data for long-term retrieval using high-density optical media and associated encoding hardware. Must meet LOC validation and sequencing requirements. Delivers 1TB of sequenced and validated data stored on physical high-density optical media.

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