Amendment 2 - 030ADV26R0045 0002.pdf

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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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.)

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(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

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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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0002 09-21-2026

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

030ADV26R0045

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See CONTINUATION Page

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Robinson, James

BLOCK 14 ADDENDUM

The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to:

1. Answer Offeror questions. See updated Attachment J4. The deadline for submission of proposals remains unchanged at 09/28/2026 at 12:00 PM EST.

2. Edit and reattach updated Attachment J4 – Questions and Answers dated 09/21/2026 with revised answers in red text.

3. Update Section J List of Attachments.

4. Add text to Section L.5 under Technical Volume as noted in red text.

030ADV26R0045 0002 Section J

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Identifier Title Date Number of Pages

1 Attachment J1 - Initial Order SOW 08/10/2026 5

2 Attachment J2 - Labor Price Sheet 08/06/2026 2

3 Attachment J3 - Past Performance Questionnaire 07/22/2026

09/16/2026

4 Attachment J4 - Questions and Answers 09/16/2026

09/21/2026

030ADV26R0045 0002 Section L

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

LC52.215-1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS - BEST VALUE TRADE-OFF (JUL 2016)

L.1. Competition

This competition is being conducted in accordance with FAR 13.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Please read below for more detailed information.

L.2. Proposal Submission/Delivery Instructions

Businesses shall submit their questions regarding this work to James Robinson, Contracting Officer, at jarobinson@loc.gov and to Lianne Carroll, Contract Specialist, at lcarroll@loc.gov. Proposals are due no later than the closing date listed in Block 8 on the first page of this solicitation.

L.3. Questions and Clarifications

Businesses shall submit their questions regarding this work electronically to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist listed above. Questions are due no later than 09/09/2026 at 12:00 PM, Eastern Time. The Library will provide questions and answers to all potential offerors as an amendment to the solicitation, but offeror names will not be provided. The amendment will be posted to the same SAM.gov web page where the solicitation is located.

The Library reserves the right not to answer questions received after the question due date; however, it also reserves the right to answer questions received after this date at the Library’s discretion. Late questions must be substantive, pertinent to the solicitation, and must not duplicate questions already answered in the Q&A responses document.

It is the Library’s intention to provide an award without engaging in negotiations/clarifications if possible, so questions regarding all aspects are highly encouraged.

L.4. General Instructions to Offerors

All proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to both James Robinson, Contracting Officer, at jarobinson@loc.gov and to Lianne Carroll, Contract Specialist, at lcarroll@loc.gov. Proposals submitted through any means other than email will NOT be accepted. Offerors must comply with the submission instructions specified in this solicitation. The Library has the right, at its discretion, to determine whether an offer is ineligible for award if an Offeror does not comply materially with the submission instructions. At the Library's discretion, proposals received after the proposal response due date and time may not receive further consideration.

Offeror must not submit zipped files. The email containing the proposal must have the RFP number in the subject line (030ADV26R0045). The total maximum file size of all attached files cannot exceed 20MB due to restrictions on the Library’s email system. If needed, businesses may submit multiple emails and ensure they are clearly identified (for instance: email 1 of 5; email 2 of 5, etc.). The proposals must include the solicitation number, business name, mailing address, telephone number, and SAM UEI number. The proposal must provide the name of offeror’s primary point of contact and their email address and phone number.

Proposal Format: Quotations must be submitted in either Microsoft Office or Adobe formats. Each page must be numbered and labeled with the name of the Offeror and solicitation number. The format for all documents must be 8.5 x 11 inch pages, single-spaced 1-inch margins, 12-point font in text. Proposals must be submitted as separate volumes.

L.5. Quotation Contents:

Proposals must contain the following separate volumes, in the stated order:

Volume 1: Technical Volume

Volume 2: Key Personnel Resumes

Volume 3: Past Performance

Volume 4: Price

Volume 1) Technical Volume

The Offeror shall discuss in outline form, with brief narratives, the processes they would use in the implementation of this project. The outline shall include a general description of Offeror’s understanding of the projects under this IDIQ, resources, assumptions, roles and responsibilities. The technical approach must demonstrate an understanding of the range of work contemplated under this IDIQ and describe at a minimum the general processes the offeror will use to accomplish the tasks identified in Section C of this solicitation, including which tasks, if any, will be accomplished by subcontractors. In addition, the Offeror shall submit a plan to implement the requirements of the Initial Order SOW (Attachment J1). This plan shall specifically include the Offeror’s proposed methodology for conducting research of Library users onsite and online, as well as other requirements identified in Attachment J1. The Contractor shall also describe what travel needs they may need to fulfill the First Order.

The Offeror shall also submit information regarding their corporate experience. This portion of the technical volume shall include, at a minimum, information describing similar work performed by the Offeror within the last 3 years, the outcomes of that work, and other relevant information which may assist the Library in determining if the Offeror possesses sufficient relevant corporate experience to perform this work the work described in Section C of this solicitation.

The Technical Volume response is limited to 15 pages. The cover page, table of contents, acronym list, and cross-reference matrix are excluded from the 15-page limit. Corporate experience is required and falls within the 15-page limit.

Volume 2) Key Personnel Resumes

The offeror shall provide resumes for key personnel and describe the relevant experience of all other proposed staff.

Resumes shall provide detailed/meaningful information of the candidate's knowledge, skill and abilities of prior experience that demonstrates the technical experience needed to successfully perform the services identified in this solicitation.

Volume 3) Past Performance (See Attachment J3):

The Offeror shall submit up to three past performance references for work substantially similar to this requirement. Past performance references must be limited to the past three (3) years, and they must be for federal contracts, state contracts, local contracts, or private businesses. Past Performance Questionnaires must include the reference’s name, valid email, valid phone number, the contract number, the agency/company name, the total contract amount, and a brief description of how the work is of similar scope to the work being required under this solicitation.

Offeror shall provide Attachment J3 - Past Performance Questionnaire, to each reference for each of the three (3) contracts referenced above and in the Minimum Qualifications submission. Each reference shall provide their completed questionnaire directly to the Contract Specialist, at lcarroll@loc.gov, and to the CO, at jarobinson@loc.gov.

Offeror shall not collect completed questionnaires nor submit them on behalf of the references to the Library.

Completed Past Performance Questionnaires must be sent directly from the reference to the Library. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires must be submitted no later than the solicitation closing date and time. The Library will not accept questionnaires submitted after the solicitation closing date and time.

There is no page limit to this proposal volume.

Volume 4) Price Volume

Offerors shall submit one (1) pricing spreadsheet as the Price Volume. The tab on the attached spreadsheet shall include a list of labor categories and rates (See Attachment J2 – Labor Price Sheet) anticipated to perform the type of work identified in Section C of this solicitation and fully-loaded rates for each of those labor categories, to include all overhead costs. These IDIQ prices will be used in subsequent task orders. Offerors shall propose prices for all Ordering Periods to be considered for award. Partial pricing by an Offeror shall render the proposal non-responsive to the Library’s requirement and the proposal may not be considered for award.

Tab 1 shall be labor mix proposed that can be ordered under this IDIQ.

Tab 2 is specifically the proposed pricing for the first order. Pricing shall encompass the deliverables of the First Order.

Offerors shall also complete Tab 2 identifying the estimated number of labor hours by category to complete the work identified in the Initial Order Statement of Work (Attachment J1). Proposed labor rates and categories for performance of the Initial Order shall match the rates identified in Ordering Period 1 of their IDIQ level pricing spreadsheet. The proposed labor categories for the work to be performed under the Initial Order will include some, but not necessarily all labor categories proposed at the IDIQ level. All labor rates must be inclusive of all direct, indirect, and other direct costs, excluding travel expenses as provided below. This Initial Order pricing spreadsheet shall also include a firm fixed price for all travel expenses to Capitol Hill to attend meetings and perform research. Travel shall not be included in the labor rates or overhead price per labor category. If travel is required on an individual order, it will be separately priced in the Orders only. Travel may be a separate FFP line item or be reimbursable in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations, depending on the Order.

Any proposed travel prices shall be proposed on the pricing Attachment J2 -Tab 2. Pricing shall be reported on its own line and in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. Contractors shall propose the travel they feel will fulfill the requirements.

https://www.gsa.gov/travel https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates

Offerors are strongly encouraged to consider their proposal submission their best and final offer.

L.6. Amendments to the Solicitation

The Library may amend the solicitation based on offeror questions, or if the Library deems it necessary for other reasons. All amendments shall be posted to SAM.gov, on the same page where the solicitation is posted. Offeror is responsible for checking the solicitation for updates and amendments. In the event that amendments are issued, offeror is responsible for incorporating any relevant changes resulting from the amendments into their final proposal.

Proposals that do not include the most current information from amendments posted on SAM.gov (for instance, offeror’s price proposal includes an older version of a price schedule) may be determined to be unacceptable at the Library's discretion.

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