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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Library Of Congress was posted on March 16, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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030ADV26R0024Federal

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General Info

Agency

Library Of Congress → Contracts Services

NAICS

44513

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20540, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Solicitation 030ADV26R0024 for Commercial Products and Services

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Solicitation 030ADV26R0024 Q&A Release 1

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Wage Determination No. 2015-4281 for DC, MD, VA Areas

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Combined Synopsis

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Notice updated

Response deadline changed from Mar 13, 2026 to Mar 18, 2026. The notice description changed.

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AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWashington, DC, 20540, USA
Organization / AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services
Office AddressWashington, DC, 20540, USA
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Full Description

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The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to:


(1) Extend the due date for proposals; and 


(2) Advise vendors that multiple awards may be made as a result of this solicitation.


(End of Amendment 0002).


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The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to provide the government's response to questions that were submitted by interested offerors.  Please refer to the attached Q&A spreadsheet.


(End of Amendment 0001).


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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 


030ADV26R0024 is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP) on an unrestricted basis. There will not be an evaluated preference for different socioeconomic status. This procurement will however be conducted pursuant to the Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA), 34 CFR § 395.31 Vending Facility Program, which establishes priority for blind persons recognized and represented by the State Licensing Agency (SLA), in the award of contracts for the operation of vending services on federal facilities.


The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.


Refer to the attached solicitation documents for a full description of required items.

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