Attachment J5 - Q and A - 030ADV25R0028 - 04-21-2025 (pp. 2).pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 030ADV25R0028
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Library of Congress
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This document is an Attachment J5 Questions and Answers file for a federal contract opportunity (Solicitation Number 030ADV25R0028) related to National Library Service (NLS) labels. The Q&A addresses critical details about label production, including specifications for cartridge and container labels that will be used by the NLS for the Blind and Print Disabled. Key details include requirements for label customization, with each cartridge label to be customized with the specific book/magazine title, while return address labels will be standardized for each network library. Technical specifications cover label materials (54# semi-gloss paper face stock, specific adhesive type), braille embossing (only required on cartridge labels), and barcode acquisition (contractors must obtain multi-digit barcodes from USPS).
The Q&A clarifies several important procurement aspects, such as shipment destinations (network libraries only), label stock type (label stock, not cardstock), and bidding terms (all offerors will be treated equally without organizational preference). Vendors must reference Attachment J2 for dimensional drawings and label samples, and Section C for detailed requirements. The solicitation requires five sample labels for cartridge, print return, and container labels, with sample submissions due by 05/05/2025. The Library of Congress will evaluate proposals to determine the best value for the government, with proposal submissions required by 04/21/2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
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Attachment J5 – Questions & Answers – 030ADV25R0028 – 04/21/2025 (2 pages)
# Question Library Response
1 Do you happen to have the dimensional drawings for the stickers?
Attachment J2 provides the dimensions.
2 The solicitation requests five
(5) completed samples each of the cartridge, print return, and container labels. Could you please confirm what text, or information should appear on these sample labels?
The text information for cartridge and container labels shall be in accordance with the label samples provided in Attachment J2.
3 Should we use placeholder data, or is there specific content you would like to see (e.g., sample book title, recipient name, mailing address, serial number, etc.)?
The sample label text information may follow the samples provided in Attachment J2.
4 Are there any formatting or layout requirements beyond what is listed in the appendices?
No, all of the formatting and layout requirements have been provided.
5 is the following face stock and adhesive combination acceptable? Material:
Fasson® 54# Semi-Gloss Laser FSC® / S2501 / 53#LF, Spec Number: 53057 – REV 6/2020L, Manufacturer: Avery Dennison. This material includes a 54# semi-gloss paper face stock, general-purpose permanent adhesive (S2501), and a 53# kraft liner.
It is designed for monochrome laser and flexographic printing, with strong adhesion to corrugated cardboard and plastics.
See specification on Attachment J1 page 15 item #2 and #3 for face stock and adhesive
See page 19 item #2 and #3 for face stock and adhesive.
6 Is the intent of the contract to produce labels with static data—such as a standardized cartridge label and a return address label for each network library—rather than custom or dynamic labels for
Each cartridge label shall be customized with the title of the book/magazine (the content inside the cartridge). The return address labels for cartridges shall be standardized for each network library.
Attachment J5 – Questions & Answers – 030ADV25R0028 – 04/21/2025 (2 pages) each individual title in the NLS system?
7 Do the container labels and/or shipping labels require braille embossing, or is braille only required on the cartridge label?
Braille embossing shall only be required on the cartridge label. Please see Section C.
8 Will shipments go to libraries, individuals, or both?
Shipments shall be sent to network libraries.
9 Regarding the 3”x5” label for the container, is this cardstock or label stock?
See the table in Section C (p. 7) . Cartridge container labels and shipping box labels shall be made of label stock using the type of adhesive specified in the table.
10 Will NLS provide bar codes for the 3”x5” container label or is the contractor responsible for the bar code?
See section C.3.7.2 - multi-digit barcode issued by USPS. The contractors shall acquire the barcodes from the USPS.
11 Is there a bidding preference for non-profit organizations?
All offerors will be treated equally, without preference for a particular organizational status.
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