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The Library of Congress is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number 2027-LGD-0087 to conduct market research for the procurement of twenty-five rugged, smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers. These devices must feature integrated barcode scanners and an Android OS to support the Finding Environment for Collected Holdings (FETCH) software for inventory management at offsite facilities. Key technical specifications include a weight of 10oz or less, a 6-inch Full HD display with 450 NITS or better, a rear camera of 13MP or better, and 6GB to 8GB of RAM with at least 64GB of internal storage. The devices must be Trade Agreement Act (TAA) compliant and manageable via Microsoft Intune. The requirement includes a comprehensive annual maintenance plan covering software updates, licenses, and hardware repairs or replacements, including accidental damage, with a required turnaround time of one week. Support must be provided by manufacturer factory authorized technicians, with email responses required within four hours during business hours. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to strict security vulnerability remediation timelines: 30 days for high-priority, 180 days for medium-priority, and 360 days for low-priority vulnerabilities. As this is an RFI and not a formal solicitation, the Library is seeking capability statements, rough orders of magnitude for pricing, and feedback on the draft Statement of Work to inform future acquisition decisions.

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RFI for 25 rugged Android mobile computers with maintenance for the Library of Congress.

NAICS

423430 - Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

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Library of Congress Barcode Scanner RFI Draft

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RFI Questions for Barcode Scanners

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AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWashington, DC, 20540, USA
Office AddressWashington, DC, 20540, USA
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James Robinson
Jacqueline Miller

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This is a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain capability statements and potential feedback for an upcoming Library of Congress (LOC) requirement.


Specifically, the Library of Congress (Library) requires support to procure twenty-five (25) rugged, smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers built with an integrated barcode scanner for fast data collection in library environments. The smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers shall have an Android OS, be lightweight, contain touchscreen capabilities, USB charging, contain a replaceable battery, and have an optional trigger accessory available. The smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers shall support support the Finding EnvironmenT for Collected Holdings (FETCH) software to maintain the Library’s inventory at the offsite facilities, include an ongoing annual maintenance plan, software updates, hardware repair and replacement for each device.


In order to obtain this information, the Library is seeking capabilities statements, rough orders of magnitude estimates, input on the Statement of Work, or any other information your business would care to provide in order to help the Library understand the possible solutions available on the commercial marketplace.


All information received shall be reviewed to help the Library inform its possible future acquisition decisions relating to this requirement. Participation in this RFI is voluntary only and is no guarantee of future business.


As an RFI, this is NOT an official solicitation. The Library is not seeking to obtain official proposals at this time as a result of this notice. The Library is seeking outside information from potential offerors as a way to perform supplemental market research. No contract shall be awarded as a result of this RFI. This notice solely constitutes market research. Under NO circumstances shall any expenses be repaid as a result of contractor engagement with RFI this notice.


Offerors are encouraged to ask questions or provide feedback so that the LOC may enhance its understanding to reflect a more accurate business environment. Attached is a draft Statement of Work. Offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on this document as well, and all comments/questions/suggestions shall be considered (this is not a guarantee that they will be answered or reflected in the final solicitation).


Finally, rough orders of magnitude in terms of pricing is also being asked for. Please note, these would be estimates only and serve only the purposes of market research. These are NOT official quotes, but are considered to be high level rough ballpark estimates of other marketplace solutions.


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