Modification of 2 existing Lipsner Smith model CF8200P cleaning machines to enable usage of HFE (Hydrofluoroether) film cleaning solvent

This is a public notice prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2 – Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions.

The Library of Congress, Contracts and Grants Directorate, intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract to: Media Migration Technology (320 Pebblebrook RD, Northbrook, Illinois 60062). The work to be performed under the contract will be performed at the following location: Library of Congress Facilities.

The period of performance of the intended contract shall run as follows: one year. It is valued at an amount below the simplified acquisition threshold (defined as $250,000 and below), but above $25,000 (the public notice threshold). The work shall consist of the following: "Modification of 2 existing Lipsner Smith model CF8200P cleaning machines to enable usage of HFE (Hydrofluoroether) film cleaning solvent."

This announcement constitute the only public notice, proposals are not being requested from other parties and a written solicitation will not be issued. This public notice accomplishes the following:

1. Notice of the LC’s intent to sole source this requirement to the business listed herein;


2. Synopsizing the requirements in accordance with the FAR; and


3. Publically posting the approved Justification and Approval (J&A) to the public in advance of the contract award rather than after award. As a result of this, a second posting of the J&A is not required after the award has been made.

As a result of this public posting, this shall be the only notice issued. A separate award notice and a separate J&A posting shall not be performed, as all public information is being accomplished via this public notice.

The following attachments are included in this notice:

Attachment 1: Statement of Work

Attachment 2: Sole Source Justification (Redacted for Public Release)

No further notices shall be pursued at this time in regards to this contracting action.