NEB-NEWSLINE

The Library of Congress plans to award a sole source contract to the National Federation of the Blind for the NFB-NEWSLINE service, a nationwide telephone-based reading service designed for blind and disabled individuals. This service operates toll-free around the clock, seven days a week, and is accessible even when users are traveling away from home. It provides essential access to news and information for blind and physically handicapped residents of the United States at no cost to the individual. The solicitation, identified as NLS20110226, was posted on July 22, 2011, under the NAICS code 511110, and is managed by the Contracts Services office of the Library of Congress located in Washington, DC. The contract emphasizes accessibility and continuous availability, ensuring that eligible users receive uninterrupted service. The point of contact for this contract is Sidney Wise, who can be reached via phone or email for further information.