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Video Robot Encoder - Library of Congress

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2026-LGR-0175Federal

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The Library of Congress has awarded a contract for the procurement of video robot encoders under solicitation number 2026-LGR-0175, which was posted on May 14, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 512199 and did not utilize any set-aside provisions. The award was made through a competitive process to select the most suitable vendor for the encoders, with performance taking place in Culpeper, Virginia, while the contracting office is located at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, with a zip code of 20540. The agency responsible for the contract is the Office of Contracts Services. Primary point of contact for the contract is Colleen Daly, reachable at cdaly@loc.gov, with James Robinson serving as the secondary contact at jarobinson@loc.gov. The contract involves specialized equipment for video encoding operations critical to the Library’s media preservation and access mission. The award notice is accessible via the SAM.gov platform using the provided UI link, and all logistical and operational details are aligned with the Library’s technical and compliance requirements for media infrastructure.

General Info

Library of Congress awarded video robot encoder contract via competitive process to vendor in Culpeper, Virginia.

Agency

Library Of Congress → Contracts Services

Contract Value

$77,642

NAICS

512199 - Other Motion Picture and Video Industries

Place of Performance

Culpeper, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BACKPORCH BROADCAST CONSULTANTS INC

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AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWashington, DC, 20540, USA
Organization / AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services
Office AddressWashington, DC, 20540, USA
Contacts
Colleen Daly
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James Robinson
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Full Description

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A competition was held to purchase encoders for the LOC. The chosen awardee is identified in the notice.

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