Active Solicitation · LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
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The Library of Congress is seeking proposals for the procurement of Indelt Broadcart TE-3 robotic systems to enhance videotape migration and preservation capabilities. This competitive solicitation is issued under FAR Part 13.5, and only Indelt brand products will be accepted due to specific compatibility requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline.
Amendment: The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions submitted by potential offerors. See the pre-proposal question and answers J4 - Attachment. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice: This is a competitive solicitation for commercial products and commercial services adhering to the requirements of FAR subpart 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation is issued with a brand-name justification for the procurement of Indelt Broadcart TE-3 robotic systems to increase overall digitized output capacity and expand the range of supported videotape formats within the Video Labs robotic migration workflow. The Library of Congress National Audiovisual Conservation Center (NAVCC) is located at the Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation in Culpeper, Virginia. The NAVCC provides a range of preservation services for the audiovisual collections. The Video lab at the NAVCC seeks to procure up to one (1) Indelt Broadcart TE-3 videotape migration robotic systems to add to the existing fleet of robotic units with the option to purchase three (3) additional Indelt robotic systems. The purpose of this procurement is to support automated videotape migration and preservation, increase overall digitized output capacity, and expand the range of supported videotape formats within the Video Labs robotic migration workflow. The contractor shall provide a fully integrated robotic videotape migration system, including all required hardware, software, and firmware. The Indelt robotic system is the only acceptable brand, and the Broadcart T3 is the only acceptable product capable of meeting the Librarys requirements. A brand name justification is necessary due to the Librarys specific need for the Indelt Broadcart T3 robotics system based on its unique features and compatibility requirements. This robotics equipment is essential to the Librarys operations because it is highly specialized and must be integrated with existing robotic systems currently installed within the Video Lab. Use of alternative brands would create compatibility and integration issues with the Librarys existing infrastructure and workflows. The following attachments are included in this notice: J1 - Attachment - Brand-Named Justification_Redacted (J&A) (4 Pages) J2 - Attachment - Pricing Schedule (1 Tab) J3 - Attachment - Past Performance Questionnaire (3 pages) J4 - Attachment - Pre-Proposal Questions and Answers QA (3 Pages) All proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, James Robinson, at Jarobinson@loc.gov, and the Contracting Specialist, Brenda Kinlay, at bkinlay@loc.gov, no later than the response date specified in this solicitation.
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