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This Solicitation opportunity from Library Of Congress was posted on September 24, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Sole-Source Justification for My Talking Books (RealSAM) Dialog Licenses

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2027-NLS-0066Federal

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Solicitation 2027-NLS-0066 is a sole-source, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract issued by the Library of Congress for the National Library Service for the Blind and Print-Disabled. The contract seeks the procurement of RealSAM Dialog licenses and technical support services to operate the My Talking Books Amazon Alexa skill in production. This system enables patrons to access and manage audio and braille materials via a voice interface. The scope includes the provision of up to 5,000 new perpetual licenses, delivered in blocks of 500, and ongoing support for approximately 5,000 legacy licenses. The period of performance runs from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2031, with a minimum order value of 10,000 dollars and a maximum ceiling of 3,000,000 dollars. The award is based on a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Key requirements include the appointment of a Project Manager and Technical Support Lead with specific experience qualifications, as well as strict adherence to ADA and Section 508 accessibility standards. Technical support is governed by a service level agreement targeting 98.6 percent availability. Amendment 0001 extended the proposal submission deadline to September 30, 2026, removed the Systems Development Life Cycle clause, and updated ordering dates. Proposals must be submitted via email in three volumes, focusing on technical acceptability and perpetual licensing terms, and must be submitted in accessible formats.

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Sole-source IDIQ for RealSAM Dialog licenses and support for Library of Congress.

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20540, USA

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PhaseClosed
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Notice type changed from Special Notice to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Response deadline changed from Aug 21, 2026 to Sep 18, 2026. The notice description changed.

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Response deadline changed from Sep 18, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026. The notice description changed.

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AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWashington, DC, 20540, USA
Office AddressWashington, DC, 20540, USA
Contacts
James Robinson
Nikolas Wellstead

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Amendment 0002 - The purpose of this amendment is to:


1. Provide Attachment J4 - 030ADV26R0047 QA_ 20260924 (pp. 13), which contains answers to the offeror's questions
2. Remove Section C.6.  See Section C.                      
3. Remove LC52.227-1.  See Section I.                      
4. Add LC52.227-3.  See Section I.                          
5. Update LC52.227-14 to the base form of the clause.  See Section I.
6. Provide Attachment J2 - My Talking Books (RealSAM) Components v2, which has been updated

Apart from these changes, no other changes are made.
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Amendment 0001 - The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Extend the deadline for proposal submission from 5:00pm ET on 09/18/2026 to 5:00pm ET on 09/30/2026. 
2. Remove LC52.239-2 SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE.  Please see Section H for further details. 
3. Update 52.216-18 ORDERING by inserting dates.  Please see Section I for further details.

Apart from these changes, no other changes are made.
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This is a solicitation forRealSAM Dialog licenses and services required to operate the system in production for the My Talking Book Smart Speaker project, while meeting all IT information-system security requirements as required by the Library of Congress.


This is a sole source. A signed J&A was previously posted for this solicitation and referenced herein.


This is not open for competition. All other related and pertinant document are attached herein. 

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