Attachment_J-3_-_030ADV20Q0010_-_Revised_Responses_to_Offeror_Questions_-_8_October_2019_(2_pages).pdf

Attachment J-3 – Revised Responses to Offeror Questions – 030ADV20Q0010 – 8 October 2019

NBF Presents Bookseller Services

# Question Answer

1 Is the “NBF Presents” series separate from the Library of Congress National Book Festival?

The “NBF Presents” series of events is separate from the one-day Library of Congress National Book Festival.

2 Will the “NBF Presents” bookseller be required to coordinate with another bookseller?

There will be only one bookseller for the “NBF Presents” series.

3 Can the Library provide attendance data from similar past events?

The estimated capacity of the venue will be specified in each order.

This is a new event series. The number of attendees at previous events averages around 475 attendees.

4 How many events over the course of the year does the Library anticipate with this solicitation?

The Library estimates the number of events which may be ordered under this contract to be approximately 15 events. Only three events are guaranteed under the first order. The remaining events would not take place until 2020.

5 Does the Library seek to profit from the book sales (prior/online and day of)?

The Library will not profit from the events.

Contractor retains all proceeds from book sales.

The Library will retain all funds collected as donations at the point of sale.

6 Does the Library expect a full 1,250 books onsite the day of the event?

The number of books for each event to be provided on the day of the event will be specified in each order.

7 Is it at the discretion of the vendor which books to include in the event sales in addition to the title being promoted?

Please see solicitation. The COR will provide the Contractor with a list of approved backlist titles prior to the event.

8 Is the Library amenable to credit card only sales/donations on the day of the event?

The Library is amenable to credit card only sales/donations on the day of the event.

9 Will the Library permit advertising on its various media and social media real estate?

Please see solicitation.

The Library will not advertise the Contractor’s goods or services on its various media platforms outside of what is outlined in the solicitation.

Attachment J-3 – Revised Responses to Offeror Questions – 030ADV20Q0010 – 8 October 2019

10 Will the Library provide all event photography and post-event social media promotion?

The Contractor is not responsible for event photography nor post-event social media promotion. Please see solicitation for Contractor requirements for pre-event promotion.

11 Would you please provide the list of dates for these events, location, and possible attendee numbers?

The dates for the first three events are provided in Attachment J-1.

As stated in the solicitation, all events will be held onsite at the Library of Congress.

This is a new event series. Based on previous events, the number of attendees averages approximately 475 attendees.

12 Would the bookseller handle all pre-sales? As stated in the solicitation, the bookseller is responsible for all pre-sales and onsite sales at the event.

13 Could the bookseller acquire the email addresses of those who purchase copies of the books—both through Eventbrite and on location at the offsite event?

The Library will require the bookseller to provide customers with separate opportunities to opt in to receive additional information about the Library and to receive additional information from the bookseller. (See solicitation.)

As stated in the solicitation, all events will be held onsite at the Library of Congress.