RFQ 030ADV25R0036 0001.pdf
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- Synthetic DNA Data Storage- Library of Congress
- Solicitation number
- 030ADV25R0036
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This document is a Standard Form 30 Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract for a Library of Congress synthetic DNA data storage project. Amendment 0001 updates Section J to include a Questions and Answers attachment dated 6/17/2025, with no changes to proposal due dates: Phase 1 Volume I remains due 6/20/2025 at 2pm Eastern, and Phase 2 proposal is still due 7/18/2025 at 4pm Eastern.
The solicitation covers three primary contract line items (CLINs): 1) Project Management Deliverables (formal reports on testing, sequencing, and DNA reading), 2) Synthetic DNA (encoding, validating, storing, and sequencing 1.5GB of data), and 3) Ceremonial storage vials for the United States semi-quincentennial time capsule. The contract period is base period from 09/15/2025 to 09/14/2026, with the time capsule item having a slightly shorter end date of 05/15/2026. The project aims to demonstrate the feasibility of using synthetic DNA for long-term digital data preservation, with a focus on encoding various data formats and validating storage and retrieval processes.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 030ADV25R0036 0002.pdf | ||
| Attachment J4-030ADV25R0036 Questions Answers 7-1-25 FINAL.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment J4-030ADV25R0036 Questions Answers 6-17-25.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment J1- Example Project Management Plan Template.doc | DOC document | |
| RFP 030ADV25R0036 FINAL.pdf | ||
| Attachment J2- Example Ceremonial Storage Vessels.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment J4 - 030ADV25R0036 Questions Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment J3- Example Price Proposal.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)
CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER
CODE
6. ISSUED BY
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER3. EFFECTIVE DATE
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
9B. DATED
PAGE OF PAGES
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER
10B. DATED
BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE
FACILITY CODECODE
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers
E. IMPORTANT:
is extended,
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
(REV. 11/2016)
is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
15C. DATE SIGNED
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER
Contractor
16C. DATE SIGNED
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
(Type or print) (Type or print)
(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)
(If other than Item 6)
(Specify type of modification and authority)
(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)
(If required)
(SEE ITEM 11)
(SEE ITEM 13)
(X)
CHECK
ONE
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
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0001 06-17-2025
Contracts and Grants Directorate Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE LA 325 Washington DC 20540-9411
Contracts & Grants Directorate Library of Congress
LA 325
101 Independence Av SE Washington DC 20540-9411
To all Offerors/Bidders
030ADV25R0036
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See CONTINUATION Page
See Block 14 Addendum
Lewis-Matsuoka, Betsy
BLOCK 14 ADDENDUM
The purpose of solicitation 030ADV25R0036 amendment 0001 is to:
Update Section J:
Attachment J4-030ADV25R0036 Questions Answers 6-17-25
Please see the attachment for answers to all posed questions during the questions period.
No other sections from the solicitation are updated. Phase 1 Volume I- Corporate Experience/ Understanding of Requirements proposal due date remains Friday June 20, 2025 (6/20/2025) 2pm Eastern. Phase 2 proposal due date remains Friday July 18,2025 (7/18/2025) 4pm Eastern.
030ADV25R0036 0001 Section B
SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS
B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 1.00 LOT _______________
Project Management Deliverables Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2025 POP End: 09-14-2026 Formal report on testing and validation, Formal report on lessons learned from sequencing, Formal reporting on recall and reading of DNA. See Statement of Objectives (SOO) Section C for details.
0002 1.00 LOT _______________
Synthetic DNA Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2025 POP End: 09-14-2026 Encoding, validating, storing, and sequencing 1.5GB of data to synthetic DNA. See SOO Section C for details.
0003 1.00 LOT _______________
Ceremonial storage vials (x10) for inclusion in the United States semi quincentennial celebration time capsule Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2025 POP End: 05-15-2026 The contractor shall prepare a select portion of the data. This data will be sourced from the 1.5GB listed in CLIN 0002, and the items will be selected by the Library's DNA Data Storage Working Group. See SOO Section C for details.
GRAND TOTAL _______________
030ADV25R0036 0001 Section J
PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS
SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment Title # of Pages Date
Attachment J4-030ADV25R0036 Questions Answers 6-17-25
2 6/17/2025
End of Document
| SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS |
| B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE |
| ITEM INFORMATION |
| PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS |
| SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS |
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