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Batteries for Digital Talking Book Machines

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Posted by CONTRACTS SERVICES. Responses close Oct 27, 2026.

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FieldAs posted
Notice typeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation number030ADV26R0055
PostedOct 19, 2026
Responses closeOct 27, 2026
Buying officeCONTRACTS SERVICES
DepartmentLIBRARY OF CONGRESS
NAICS335910 Battery Manufacturing
PSC6140
Place of performanceDC

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Amendment 4: The purpose of this amendment is to answer even more questions submitted by potential offerors - 10/19/2026

The extension for proposals remains at 10/27/2026. 

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Amendment 3: The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions submitted by potential offerors - 10/13/2026

The extension for proposals remains at 10/27/2026. 

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Amendment 2: The purpose of this amendment is to do the following:

1. Answer questions submitted by potential offerors.

2. Amend the Past Performance Questionnaire.

3. Amend the Pricing Sheet.

4. Remove the battery schamtic.

5. Replace the specifications for the batteries.

6. Add an economic price adjustment clause.

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Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions submitted by potential offerors. See the attached document. In addition, it extends the proposal submission deadline. 

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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.

Who is named on it

NameRoleEmail
James Robinsonnot statedjarobinson@loc.gov
Leslie Medinanot statedlmedina@loc.gov

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