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Digital talking book machines for library

Digital Talking Book Machines - Library of Congress, Solicitation 030ADV27R0001, issued by Federal (District of Columbia offices).

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At a glance

The Library of Congress is procuring digital talking book machines to support accessibility services. This is a federal acquisition for equipment that will be used at the Library's Washington, DC location.

Key facts

Solicitation number
030ADV27R0001
Portal id
99555c3cf4be4a668a08442e2ff677f9
Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Response deadline
Oct 5, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
Place of performance
Washington, DC
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Documents, addenda and the procurement contact, free with an account.
  • audiobooks
  • assistive technology
  • library equipment
  • accessibility
  • federal procurement

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Official description

This public notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and utilizing FAR Part 15 procedures. The solicitation is being released as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract competition. This contract shall include two performance areas to encompass all aspects of procuring new Digital Talking Book Machines and maintaining the new and existing stock at the Library. Performance Area 1 (PA1): DTBM DA2 Production, Parts, and Support This PA includes DA2 units, warranties, spare parts, software development, and other requirements described in Section C. NLS requires Digital Talking Book Machine (DTBM) version DA2 units in quantities sufficient to continue distribution to all audio readers enrolled in the program and maintain a reasonable stock to allow timely replacement of devices in the field to facilitate service, repair, or maintenance of removed devices. NLS requires support for those units including spare parts, software development, and warranty repairs. Performance Area 2 (PA2): Existing Device Support, Incumbent This PA includes proprietary spare parts and software development as described in Section C. NLS also requires repair and support services for the existing incumbent-manufactured NLS DTBM DA2 units (approximately 63,000). This includes spare parts and platform sprints to ensure the units remain safe, functional, and accessible so that the Library’s patrons have the fullest access to materials in the NLS collection. Please see all attachments for the full details of this requirement and instructions for submitting a proposal. Questions are due by 5:00pm eastern time, September 14, 2026. Proposals are due by 5:00pm eastern time, October 5, 2026. Solicitation Amendment -0001 answers Offeror questions. Please see 030ADV27R0001 -0001, Attachment J-6, and revised Attachment J-1.

Solicitation #030ADV27R0001. Issued by LIBRARY OF CONGRESS › LIBRARY OF CONGRESS › CONTRACTS SERVICES. NAICS 334310. Product/Service Code 5835.

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