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Batteries for Digital Talking Book Machines

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, District of Columbia · LIBRARY OF CONGRESS · CONTRACTS SERVICES
Verified 16 h agoAmended Sep 21
Responses dueMon, Oct 195:00 PM ET · District of Columbia time12 days left
PostedMon, Sep 211 amendment, last Sep 29
Solicitation no.030ADV-26-R-0055SAM.gov
Set-asideNoneOpen to all firms
Estimated value$1.5Mfrom $25K · from attachment p.4
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What the agency is buying

by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governs

The Library of Congress is seeking bespoke batteries for its Digital Talking Book Machines (DTBMs) used by NLS patrons. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract, and proposals will be evaluated under a full and open competition.

Scope

  • Manufacture, assemble, and deliver DTBM Battery Packs for 1st generation DTBMs.
  • Develop tooling, production equipment, and procedures according to NLS specifications.
Sealed bid — price onlyTDP access mandatory before bidQ&A closes Oct 7Days to respond: 12
CompetitionCompetition unknownNo award history or sole-source language found for this buyer and code.

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  2. Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
  3. Submit by unknown before 5:00 PM ET on Oct 19
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  • Pricing · Attachment J4 - Pricing Sheet.xlsxView
  • Latest amendment · Amendment 1 - Questions and Answers.docxView
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    030ADV26R0055 0001.pdf108 KB · 2 pages
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    Amendment 1 - Questions and Answers.docx16 KB
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    030ADV26R0055.pdf473 KB · 50 pages
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    Attachment J1 - Technical Data Package - DTBM Batteries.pdf1.4 MB · 15 pages
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    Attachment J2 - DTBM Battery Schematics.pdf131 KB · 2 pages
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    Attachment J3 - Past Performance Questionnaire.docx40 KB
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Details

Place of performance
Washington, District of Columbia
Buyer type
Federal
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation no.
030ADV-26-R-0055
Category
Supplies & Equipment
NAICS
NAICS 335910 (Battery Manufacturing): 17 open RFPs
Size standard
1,250 employees SBA table, NAICS 335910
PSC
PSC 6140 (BATTERIES, RECHARGEABLE): 4 open RFPs
Delivery location
Washington DC 20540 from attachment p.1
FOB
Destination from attachment p.1
Period of performance
3-year ordering period from attachment p.4
Contract type
Firm-fixed-price, IDIQ from attachment p.4
Evaluation
Sealed bid, price only (FAR 14) from attachment
Estimated value
$1.5M from attachment p.4
Local presence
Not required
Amendments
1, last Sep 29
Contact
James Robinson
Office
CONTRACTS SERVICES
Email
jarobinson@loc.gov

Not stated in the notice: quantity. Check the bid documents.

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Key dates

Mon, Sep 21Posted
Wed, Oct 7 · 5:00 PM ETQuestions due · 0 days
Oct 27 Mon, Oct 19 · 5:00 PM ETResponses due · 12 days left Under 14 days
Amendment 1
Tue, Sep 29

Change log

verified Wed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ET
  1. Posted · Combined Synopsis/SolicitationMon, Sep 21 · 9:39 AM ET
  2. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Sep 29 · 10:30 AM ET
  3. Deadline moved · Mon, Oct 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET → Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM ETTue, Sep 29 · 10:30 AM ET
  4. Deadline moved · Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET → Mon, Oct 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM ETWed, Oct 7 · 12:31 AM ET
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Notice as published

Batteries for Digital Talking Book Machines

This is a full and open competition placed under the authority of FAR 13.5. The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain bespoke batteries to fit inside the of the Digital Talking Book Machines (DTBMs) that are used by NLS patrons. Proposals are due by 10/19/2026 at 5PM Eastern.

Questions are due by: 10/07/2026. Please see the attached documents for the full solicitation.

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