Batteries for Digital Talking Book Machines

Location: District of Columbia
Posted: Oct 19, 2026
Due: Oct 27, 2026
Agency: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 61 - Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment
Solicitation No: 030ADV26R0055
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Oct 19, 2026 04:05 pm EDT
  • Original Published Date: Sep 21, 2026 01:39 pm EDT
  • Updated Date Offers Due: Oct 27, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Oct 19, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Updated Inactive Date: Nov 11, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: Nov 03, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 6140 - BATTERIES, RECHARGEABLE
  • NAICS Code:
    • 335910 - Battery Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    DC
    USA
Description View Changes

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.


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Contracting Office Address
  • 101 Independence Ave SE LA 325
  • Washington , DC 20540
  • USA
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Sep 21, 2026[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)] Batteries for Digital Talking Book Machines
Sep 29, 2026[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] Batteries for Digital Talking Book Machines
Oct 13, 2026[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] Batteries for Digital Talking Book Machines
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