Closed Solicitation · LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

    Digital Talking Book Machines - Library of Congress

    LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
    Sol. 2027-NLS-0001Sources SoughtWashington, DC
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jul 30, 2026
    POSTED
    Jul 20, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    334310
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    5835
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Library of Congress is seeking information on the production and delivery of Digital Talking Book Machines and associated parts through a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI aims to gather insights on manufacturing, sourcing, and shipping costs, as well as market fluctuations. Respondents are encouraged to provide feedback and ask questions to enhance the Library's understanding of the business environment.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    2027-NLS-0001
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    July 20, 2026
    Response Deadline
    July 30, 2026
    NAICS Code
    334310AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    5835
    Contract Code
    0300
    Issuing Office
    CONTRACTS SERVICES
    Primary Contact
    Colleen Daly
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    20540
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    This is a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain information about manufacturing, sourcing, and shipping pricing related to the production and delivery of Digital Talking Book Machines (DTBM) and associated parts and support services. Specifically, the Library of Congress (Library) wishes to better understand how materials that comprise these machines are impacted by market fluctuations, shipping and freight uncertainties and costs, and other factors specific to the field. Please see the attachments which include the draft Statement of Work (SOW), device specifications, draft deliverables and parts, and Questions for RFI Respondents. Respondents are highly encouraged to respond to the questions provided, ask questions, and provide other information they deem germane to the requirements and request so that the Library may enhance its understanding of the business environment. 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. All attachments are drafts and estimates and do not guarantee the specifications and terms of future contract opportunities. The Library does not guarantee that responses and suggestions are incorporated into future contract opportunities. Respondents are encouraged to ask questions or provide feedback so that the Library may enhance its understanding of the 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).

    Key dates

    1. July 20, 2026Posted Date
    2. July 30, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Digital Talking Book Machines - Library of Congress is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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