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Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 LC52.212-2 SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE AGREEMENTS (JUL 2017)

B.2 LC52.216-3 CONTRACT TYPE (JUN 2016)

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICING

B.5. PERFORMANCE AREA SUMMARY

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C. STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 LC52.211-1 DELIVERIES (APR 2015)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 LC52.215-5 PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (JAN 2019)

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 LC52.201-3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (AUG 2015)

G.2 LC52.232-1A LIBRARY OF CONGRESS INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (OCT 2016)

G.3 LC52.232-2 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS (JUN 2015)

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 LC52.201-1 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORITY (JAN 2016)

H.2 LC52.203-1 CONTRACTOR PUBLICITY (OCT 2013)

H.3 LC52.237-1 KEY PERSONNEL (AUG 2014)

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2026)

I.3 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

I.4 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

I.5 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

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I.6 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

I.7 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

I.8 LC52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEV) (FEB 2016)

I.9 LC52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEV) (MAY 2015)

I.10 LC52.216-1 ORDER PLACEMENT – SINGLE AWARD INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY (FEB 2016)

I.11 LC52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (DEV) (JUL 2013)

I.12 LC52.233-1 52.233-1 (DEV) DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

I.13 LC52.239-7 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY (APR 2026)

I.13 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

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

L.2 LC52.233-2 PROTESTS TO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (DEC 2013)

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 LC52.215-2 EVALUATION - BEST VALUE TRADE-OFF (FEB 2020)

030ADV27R0001 Section B

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 LC52.212-2 SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE AGREEMENTS (JUL 2017)

The Library does not agree to licensing agreements or any other provisions that attempt to: (1) replace an order as the governing contract; (2) establish new or supplemental payment terms; or, (3) affect the legal relationships of the parties.

Notwithstanding any clauses in this contract or order, or the contractual vehicles against which the order is placed, that establish order of precedence, the rights and obligations provided by this contract or order take precedence over the rights and obligations set forth in any licensing agreements provided to the Library.

The Library’s incorporation of a licensing agreement into this contract or order excludes all terms of the licensing agreement that contravene, modify or conflict with the terms of 36 C.F.R. 701.7 available at: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=87a865ce2bd109313a951a3d477895d8&mc=true&node=se36.3.701_17&rgn=div8.

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B.2 LC52.216-3 CONTRACT TYPE (JUN 2016)

This is a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity contract.

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B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 7.00 YR _______________

Performance Area 1: DTBM DA2 Production, Parts, and Support Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-28-2034

0002 7.00 YR _______________

Performance Area 2: Existing Device Support, HumanWare (Incumbent) Only See Attachment J4 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-28-2034

GRAND TOTAL _______________

B.4. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICING

B.4.1. Minimum and Maximum Amounts

Performance Area 1: DTBM DA2 Production, Parts, and Support

Minimum: $60,000.00

Maximum: $60,000,000.00

Performance Area 2: Existing Device Support, Incumbent

Minimum: $5,000.00

Maximum: $5,000,000.00

The Library of Congress will order the specified minimum amount under each IDIQ contract, should two contracts be awarded. The maximum amount identified is per contract and not a shared ceiling unless both Performance Areas are awarded to the incumbent, in which case the ceiling will default to that of Performance Area 1.

Specific requirements will be identified in individual task orders issued under this contract. During the life of this contract, the Library may order any combination of supplies and services established in Attachment J2 and Section C for any quantity. The cumulative value of all task orders issued under this IDIQ contract shall not exceed the maximum amount specified under this IDIQ for the life of the contract.

B.4.2. Ordering Years and Unit Prices

This IDIQ contract is established with Ordering Years instead of Option Years and, as such, annual exercising of contract options is not required. The Ordering Years for both Performance Areas are as follows:

Ordering Year I: 03/01/2027 – 02/28/2028

Ordering Year II: 03/01/2028 – 02/29/2029 (leap year)

Ordering Year III: 03/01/2028 – 02/30/2030

Ordering Year IV: 03/01/2030 – 02/28/2031

Ordering Year V: 03/01/2031 – 02/29/2032 (leap year)

Ordering Year VI: 03/01/2032 – 02/28/2033

Ordering Year VII: 03/01/2033 – 02/28/2034

Unit prices for all deliverables shall be established, by Ordering Year, in Attachment J2 – Pricing Schedule. Order prices shall correspond with the Ordering Year prices that are active at the start of the period of performance for that order.

No mixed-year pricing will be utilized.

See Attachment J2 for the full pricing schedule inclusive of all supplies and services, by Ordering Year.

B.4.3. Economic Price Adjustment

This contract includes an Economic Pricing Adjustment (EPA) clause. Prices may increase or decrease in Ordering Years II, IV, and VI on the anniversary of each ordering period for the materials portion only, up to the 10% maximum listed in the clause, as tied to the Producer Price Index (PPI) Commodity Data for WPU1178, Group: Machinery and Equipment, Item: Electronic Components and Other Accessories. Pricing escalation, up to the maximum 10%, must be tied to this PPI and supported through documentation submitted to the Contracting Officer that documents the contractor’s price increases, and how they are formulated, within the percentages of the PPI increase, up to 10% maximum per year as outlined in the clause. Please see the clause in Section I.13 for specific details.

B.5. PERFORMANCE AREA SUMMARY

This solicitation is being issued as an intended Performance Area opportunity in which one or more single-award IDIQ contracts may be awarded.

Performance Area 1 (PA1): DTBM DA2 Production, Parts, and Support

This PA includes DA2 units, warranties, spare parts, software development, and other requirements described in Section C.

Performance Area 2 (PA2): Existing Device Support, Incumbent

This PA includes proprietary spare parts and software development as described in Section C.

The Library seeks to encourage competition to the maximum practicable extent. New vendors submitting proposals for new product lines (not the incumbent, see Attachment J4), shall only submit proposals for Performance Area 1.

If the incumbent chooses to submit a proposal for Performance Area 1, they do not need to submit a proposal for Performance Area 2 as these services are included in Performance Area 1. However, they must indicate that they are willing and able to provide these services to the existing DTBM stock and provide information about their non-warranty device repair program.

If the incumbent wishes to only provide support for their existing devices and not new production units, they should only submit for Performance Area 2.

030ADV27R0001 Section C

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C. STATEMENT OF WORK

C. 1. OVERVIEW/BACKGROUND.

The Library of Congress (Library) requires a contractor to produce, maintain, and support the latest generation of Digital Talking Book Machine (DTBM) devices, known as the DA2 (DTBM model Digital Advanced version 2), which were originally launched June 18, 2025.

The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) provides free books and magazines in audio and braille format to eligible U.S. residents and citizens living abroad. NLS’ enabling legislation was changed in 2016 (Public Law 114-219) to permit NLS to develop and distribute devices to be used for reading any format, including DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System). As part of these services and products offered, NLS loans free DTBMs for use in consuming NLS-produced audio materials. NLS-produced audio materials are distributed via NLS DTBM cartridges and data files online via Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) website in AMR-WB+, MPEG I/Layer 3 (MP3), RIFF WAV, and other audio formats.

NLS requires additional DA2 units, consistent with the existing inventory of NLS DA2 devices. NLS requires quantities sufficient to continue distribution to all audio readers enrolled in the program and maintain a reasonable stock to allow timely replacement of devices in the field to facilitate service, repair, or maintenance of removed devices. NLS also seeks non-recurring engineering services to support hardware upgrades of the DA2, spare parts, software development, and warranty repairs to support the new units. This is in line with NLS’ long-term effort to meet patron demand for the DA2 and audio access to the Library’s collections.

NLS also requires repair and support services for the existing HumanWare-manufactured NLS DTBM DA2 units (approximately 63,000). This includes spare parts and platform sprints to ensure the units remain safe, functional, and accessible so that the Library’s patrons have the fullest access to materials in the NLS collection. This also supports NLS’ long-term effort to meet patron demand for the latest generation of the NLS DTBM (model DA2). Support services, repairs, and parts are proprietary to HumanWare and therefore are only available from the manufacturer (see Attachment J4 – JA_HumanWare).

C.2. SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide the services and supplies described in one or more Performance Areas (PA) under section C.3. Given the proprietary nature of certain aspects of the requirement, some contractors may not be capable of fulfilling the requirements of Performance Area 2.

C.2.1. PERFORMANCE AREA 1: DTBM DA2 Production, Parts, and Support The contractor shall develop, manufacture, supply, and support DA2 units per Section C.3.1. This must ensure that:

1. The device shall meet or exceed the technical device and data requirements defined in Attachment J1 – DA2 Requirements.

2. A DA2 Technical Data Package (TDP) shall be provided and maintained.

3. Warranty repairs are available as needed.

4. All DA2 spare parts and components for device integrity, repair, and use are available and supplied as needed and ordered.

5. User guides, training materials, and system documentation must be provided.

6. Software development services using Agile development methodology are available for platform enhancements and modifications.

C.2.2. PERFORMANCE AREA 2: Existing Device Support, HumanWare The contractor shall provide manufacturer-specific support for the Library’s existing stock of HumanWare DA2 units. As these are proprietary devices, only HumanWare may perform this work. See Attachment J4.

C.3. REQUIREMENTS

C.3.1. PERFORMANCE AREA 1 – DTBM DA2 Production, Parts, and Support

A. Performance Area 1: Manufacture and Supply of DA2 Units

1. Specifications: DA2 DTBM units shall adhere to all specific technical requirements outlined in Attachment J1 – DA2 Requirements. DA2 units will be procured via task order in exact quantities required.

2. Production and Manufacturing Plan: The contractor shall produce and deliver a finalized production and manufacturing plan for the DA2 for written approval and acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (see Section C.4.4 Deliverables Schedule). At a minimum, the plan shall include a program schedule, tasks, and milestones for fulfilling the requirements of this contract. The plan shall include detailed information on the production facility, equipment/tools used for assembly, quality-assurance procedures, and factory-acceptance tests. The contractor shall not begin mass production of DA2 units without approval by NLS of the manufacturing and production plan. The contractor must adhere to the plan throughout the life of the contract.

If engineering change plans or other in-scope production adjustments are made, the contractor must revise the plan and resubmit it for COR review and written acceptance.

3. Unit Delivery, Inspection, and Acceptance: When an order is placed, the contractor shall manufacture, conduct factory acceptance testing, and deliver the full quantity ordered to the identified location in Section F unless otherwise specified in the task order. All units in a task order must be delivered within 40 weeks of the task order start date. On receipt, NLS will sample a randomly selected lot of units the size of which will be in accordance with standard ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 and communicated by the COR based on total order size. If sample lots contain defects or issues, the COR will notify the contractor via email. Upon notice, the contractor must develop and provide a remediation plan to address the defects or issues. The remediation plan must be provided within 30 calendar days. The plan must coordinate with the COR to access or retrieve the entire production lot for remediation. On completion of remediation, the entire production lot must be returned to the identified location for additional random sample unit testing. If necessary, this process shall be repeated until all defects or issues are resolved. Once the sample lot is tested and found to have passed sample inspection, the COR will provide a written report of sample inspection results and acceptance of the delivered task order production lot.

4. DA2 DTBM Certifications: The contractor must obtain and maintain all product certifications required for the operation and sale of DA2 devices as a consumer product on the open market in the United States as a consumer electronic device.

B. Performance Area 1: Spare Parts for DA2 Devices

1. Supply: The contractor must provide spare parts for the field replacement of sub-assemblies or repair of damaged DA2 devices. Repairs will be completed by NLS or NLS partners. All parts are listed in Attachment J2 – Pricing Schedule – All Supplies and Services.

2. Delivery: All spare parts shall be delivered no later than 60 days after being ordered.

3. Parts Certifications: The contractor must obtain and maintain all product certifications required for the operation and sale of DA2 parts as consumer products on the open market in the United States as a consumer electronic device.

C. Performance Area 1: Non-Recurring Engineering

1. Planning and Performing NRE: The contractor may be required to perform the non-recurring engineering (NRE) described below to satisfy updated requirements for the DTBMs. NRE performed under contract shall only be in support of NLS deliverables. The Library will initiate NRE work via negotiated modifications with the contractor.

The contractor must provide an itemized quote and approach for performing the NRE, including the benefit of the NRE to the device, Library patrons, and commercial industry. No NRE shall commence or be performed with a fully funded and executed task order from the Contracting Officer. With the NRE quote, the contractor must also provide updated unit, part, and service pricing for deliverables in Attachment J2 that are affected by the change for the remainder of the contract. NRE engineering costs may be used to retool the manufacturing and software of the units.

2. IDIQ Modification: If NRE work is successfully completed and accepted via task order, the IDIQ will be unilaterally modified by the Contracting Officer to account for specification, parts, and/or pricing changes.

D. Performance Area 1: Engineering Change Control Process

1. Engineering Change Request (ECR) Submission: The contractor shall utilize an industry recognized engineering change control process. The current DA2 design reflected in the Attachment J1 is under engineering change control. Any changes to the current approved DA2 requirements during the performance of the contract must be proposed as an Engineering Change Request (ECR). The ECR must provide a detailed description of the proposed change and an analysis of the impact of the change. The ECR must also indicate testing to be performed to validate the success and efficacy of the change(s). No changes shall be performed or applied to the DA2 until the ECR is approved in writing by the COR.

2. ECR Performance, Sample, and Production: If an ECR is approved for implementation, such changes will require two new production control samples incorporating the changes to be tested and approved by NLS. NLS will provide acceptance or rejection of the ECR samples within 15 calendar days of receipt of the units at NLS facilities. Acceptance or rejection will be accompanied by an explanation of sample test findings and decision. At NLS’s discretion, the first 200 units manufactured after approval of the two production control samples shall be delivered to NLS (at an address specified by the COR) for inspection.

3. TDP: The contractor shall incorporate approved ECR in the Technical Data Package (TDP) and submit the revised TDP to the COR.

4. Rejection and Resolution: If the two production control samples, the first 200-unit submission, or any subsequent samples incorporating changes are rejected by NLS due to the contractor’s failure to produce acceptable units in accordance with the TDP, the contractor may, at the Library’s sole discretion, be given a reasonable time period within which to submit additional units for retesting by NLS. Within 30 days of notification of failed testing and request for additional units, the contractor must provide the COR a remediation plan. The COR must provide written acceptance of the remediation plan before any additional units are submitted for retesting. In this scenario, all associated costs of producing and shipping any such additional samples shall be borne by the contractor.

E. Performance Area 1: Technical Data Package (TDP)

1. Package requirements: The contractor shall produce and maintain the Technical Data Package (TDP) for the DA2. If an ECR is approved and performed, the updated TDP must be provided within 30 days. The TDP must contain:

i. Product specifications including descriptions of materials, components, manufacturing processes, performance, quality requirements, and any other information deemed relevant to product specifications and designs, especially as it relates to the Library’s requirements.

ii. Technical manuals providing instructions for assembly, operation, repair, and maintenance

iii. A Repair Manual in an accessible versioned document (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF)

iv. Requirements Traceability Matrix mapping of each NLS requirement to the product’s specifications.

v. Fully documented source code (using Doxygen or equivalent tool in line with industry-best practices) in an

NLS-approved Source Code Management (SCM) system such as Gitlab and/or GitHub.

vi. QuickStart and User Guide o Accessible versioned document in the following formats:

Microsoft Word

BRF

vii. Versioned system image of DA2 ECR-approved software and firmware that can be flashed or otherwise loaded onto a DA2 device over the internet or storage media (USB-A and NLS DTBM Cartridge).

viii. Compilation, build, and deployment tools for DA2 device software

F. Performance Area 1: Comprehensive Warranty Program

1. Coverage and Duration: The contractor shall warrant that accepted DA2 units and spare parts are free from material, workmanship, and construction defects. The warranty shall cover defects in DA2 unit and DA2 spare part functionality, performance, and adherence to requirements and specifications to ensure that the DA2 devices perform as intended and meet stated requirements within the warranty period. The warranty period must be at least 24-calendar months from the date of written acceptance of the device by the COR. The date the contractor receives notification of a defective unit shall be used as the date for determining if the unit is within the warranty period.

2. Defect Remediation and Return: Devices found to be defective, or otherwise not fully functional under normal use, and that are within the warranty period, shall be shipped by the Machine Lending Agency (MLA) or NLS to the contractor’s facility or designated shipping destination in the United States. The contractor shall remediate identified issues that prevent the DA2 devices from meeting regular operational conditions defined in the requirements and terms of the warranty. The contractor may coordinate with the COR to provide a replacement unit at the contractor’s discretion. Replacement devices must be covered by a 24-month warranty that begins at the date of their acceptance by NLS. Devices repaired and returned under warranty shall include all packaging, instruction materials, labels, and standard auxiliary materials and components including, if needed, new battery packs. Repairs must be made within two weeks of receipt of the DA2 unit

3. Limitations: Warranty shall not cover issues caused by improper use, unauthorized modifications to the system by the user, or use of the DA2 device or its software in unsupported environments.

4. NLS Warranty Obligations

i. NLS shall provide timely reporting of defects with detailed information on defect issues to the contractor.

ii. NLS shall cooperate with the contractor during the troubleshooting and resolution process by providing the contractor with needed input/feedback on the issue.

5. Reports: The contractor shall provide a monthly repair report of repaired DA2 devices.

The report shall be provided within three business days of the closure of the month. The report must include a summary of units received and their condition on receipt and repairs made (including spare parts used).

G. Performance Area 1: Software Development Requirements

1. General Requirements: The contractor must provide all software development services involved in the DA2 development lifecycle, including:

i. Project management

ii. Requirement analysis

iii. Use case development

iv. Software and system design

v. Coding

vi. Implementation

vii. Testing: unit testing, integration testing, system testing, function testing, performance testing, security testing, regression testing, smoke testing.

viii. Documentation

ix. Integration

x. Deployment

xi. Maintenance

2. Duration and Ordering: Sprints shall be either two weeks, or 170 points. All sprints under a single task order must use the same sprint duration.

i. Two-week sprints are considered 170 points of agile software development.

ii. Four-week sprints are considered 340 points of agile software development.

iii. See Attachment J3 – NLS Agile Methodology Guide 2.0

3. Warranty: Latent defects to the software are to be corrected under the warranty coverage section C.3.1. F at no expense to the Library.

C.3.2. PERFORMANCE AREA 2 – Existing Device Support, HumanWare

NOTE: This performance area is for incumbent contractor with existing products in the Library’s inventory or distributed in the Library’s DTBM program. The existing product is HumanWare DA2. Non-incumbent contractors submitting proposals for Performance Area 1 shall NOT submit proposals Performance Area 2.

A. Performance Area 2: Spare Parts for DA2 Devices

1. Supply: The contractor shall provide spare parts for the field replacement of sub-assemblies or repair of damaged DA2 devices. Repairs will be completed by NLS or NLS partners. All parts are listed in Attachment J2 – Pricing Schedule – All Supplies and Services.

2. Delivery: All spare parts shall be delivered no later than 60 days after being ordered.

3. Parts Certifications: The contractor must obtain and maintain all product certifications required for the operation and sale of DA2 parts as consumer products on the open market in the United States as a consumer electronic device.

B. Performance Area 2 – Software Development Requirements

The software development of the HumanWare platform is currently covered under contract LCNLS24D0002 which supports the HumanWare electronic Braille reader. This is because the HumanWare e-reader and DA2 utilize the same software platform. This coverage is through July 31, 2031. The Library may utilize this contract for software development of the HumanWare platform (e-reader and DA2) depending on the status of LCNLS24D0002 and any subsequent competition for those same supplies and services.

C. Software Development Requirements

1. General Requirements: The contractor shall provide all software development services involved in the DA2 development lifecycle, including:

i. Project management

ii. Requirement analysis

iii. Use case development

iv. Software and system design

v. Coding

vi. Implementation

vii. Testing: unit testing, integration testing, system testing, function testing, performance testing, security testing, regression testing, smoke testing.

viii. Documentation

ix. Integration

x. Deployment

xi. Maintenance

2. Duration and Ordering: Sprints shall be either two weeks, or 170 points. All sprints under a single task order must use the same sprint duration.

i. Two-week sprints are considered 170 points of agile software development.

ii. Four-week sprints are considered 340 points of agile software development.

iii. See Attachment J3 – NLS Agile Methodology Guide 2.0

3. Warranty: The contractor shall provide 24-month warranty coverage to correct latent defects to the software at no expense to the Library. NLS shall provide timely reports to the contractor of any defects with detailed information on the issue. NLS shall also cooperate with the contractor during the troubleshooting and resolution process by providing the contractor with input and feedback as requested. One resolution of a defect, the contractor shall provide a written report detailing the issue and steps towards resolution.

C.4. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE

C.4.1. Contract Administration

Specific requirements, delivery schedules, and periods of performance (POP) will be identified in each task order. The contractor shall provide program management and oversight for this contract and all task orders issued hereunder including:

1. Production and quality control of deliverables.

2. Project planning, implementation, and reporting artifacts.

3. Detailed invoicing with itemized prices.

4. Technical support.

5. The creation and maintenance of design records (TDPs) updated, as needed, to include hardware modifications.

6. Report of technical support provided during each month.

7. Report of hardware maintenance performed during each billing period.

8. Report of SLA performance during each billing period.

C.4.2. Post-Award Orientation (Kick-Off Meeting)

The contractor shall set up a post-award meeting to ensure a successful transition from contract-award phase to the contract-performance phase. This meeting is intended to promote effective communication, align objectives, and establish the foundation for a productive working relationship. The meeting agenda shall include (but is not limited to):

1. Contract overview

2. Roles and responsibilities

3. Reporting and communication

4. Deliverable and quality standards

5. Performance metrics

6. Billing and payment procedures

C.4.3. Quality Control Plan

The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality-control program (QCP) to ensure services are performed and supplies are provided in accordance with this contract. The QCP shall include procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective supplies and services. The contractor’s quality-control program is how it assures itself that its work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP shall be delivered with the requirement proposal. After acceptance of the quality-control plan, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to its QC system.

C.4.4. Deliverables Schedule

Description of Event/Deliverable Due date Post Award Meeting, (PA1 and PA2) 7 business days POP start

Production & Manufacturing Plan (PA1) 21 business days after POP start

Technical Data Package(s) (TDP), (PA1) and associated Certifications

21 business days after POP start

Factory-Acceptance Test (PA1) On completion of manufacturing, or engineering change, and no later than 4 weeks before the shipment of devices to the Library after Task Order POP start date.

Mass production units (PA1) 40 weeks after Task Order POP start

Sample Testing Remediation Plan 30 days after notice of sample failure

Testing and Remediation of First Production Articles (PA1)

Per the accepted plan created by the Contractor and approved, in writing, by the COR.

Warranty Repairs (PA1 and PA2) Repairs made within two weeks of receipt of the DA2 unit

Warranty Repair Report (PA1 and PA2) 3 business days after the closure of the month, when repairs are performed.

Quality Control Plan (PA1 and PA2) 30 days after POP start.

Non-Recurring Engineering (PA1) Payment may be invoiced upon acceptance of production approval samples.

C.5. PROPERTY AND TITLE

Per FAR 52.227-14, all data produced, furnished or acquired under this contract becomes the property of the Library.

Upon acceptance of a product or deliverable, title and property transfer to the ownership of the Library. The Contractor shall retain all ownership of copyright and license for the proprietary design of their devices.

C.6. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

C.6.1. Key Personnel The following positions are considered Key Personnel for Performance Areas 1 and 2. Additional Key Personnel, and their requisite qualifications, may be identified on individual task orders. All Key Personnel must be approved by the Government COR before the start of any task. See LC52.237-1 for additional information.

A. Program Lead and Alternate Program Lead The contractor shall provide a Program Lead who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The Program Lead and Alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Program Lead, or Alternate if the Program Lead is unavailable, shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

The Program Lead and Alternate must have at least 4 years of experience managing production manufacturing projects of similar or greater size and complexity (provide evidence).

C.6.2. Other Personnel

The following personnel are considered necessary for the performance of the contract but are not bound by the terms of LC52.237-1. The contractor must identify these individuals at the start of each task order and if they change during the period of performance. Each personnel must have the qualifications identified below.

A. Lead Engineer Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years of experience in the production, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of consumer electronic products of similar or greater complexity (give examples).

B. Technical Support Lead Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years of experience leading technical and/or device support services for products of similar or greater complexity (provide evidence).

C. Lead Developer 4 years of experience in developing, maintaining, testing, and releasing software for consumer electronic products of similar or greater complexity (give examples).

Special consideration will be given to personnel with experience in delivering software for:

1. Electronic refreshable Braille display devices

2. Digital Talking Book Machines, if applicable

i. Expertise and high proficiency in C and C++

ii. Expertise and high proficiency in Atmel and Cortex processors

iii. Expertise and high proficiency in Linux kernel and Linux-based operating systems (such as Ubuntu)

iv. High proficiency in developing software that leverages WIFI, Bluetooth, and USB (A and C) stacks

v. Expertise in Text-To-Speech (TTS) engines and their integration into accessible software products.

vi. Expertise in the consumption of RESTful APIs

vii. Special consideration will be given to proficiency in and demonstrated experience developing, enhancing, and maintaining systems using the following technologies:

o Digital book formats: ANSI/NISO Z39.86-2002, EPUB3 o Digital Rights Management (encryption) in particular the Daisy protected book standard

(http://www.daisy.org/project/protected-dtb) o Digital book formats: ANSI/NISO Z39.86-2002, EPUB3 o Digital Rights Management (encryption) in particular the Daisy protected book standard (http://www.daisy.org/project/protected-dtb)

030ADV27R0001 Section D

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 LC52.211-1 DELIVERIES (APR 2015)

All deliveries submitted to the CO or the COR or other Library personnel designated to receive deliverables shall clearly indicate the following information:

a. Agency/Requiring Library Service Unit and MAIL STOP/Room Number

b. Description of information/data being submitted

c. Contract Number

d. Contractor Name and Address

Deliveries under this IDIQ contract shall be submitted to the address below with attention to identified personnel, unless otherwise stated. Deliveries may be required to be shipped to different Library locations. If so, this will be identified at the Task Order level.

Library of Congress at Cabin Branch ATTN: Eric Curtis – Distribution Facilities Specialist

NLS/BOD/MMS

Email given on award Phone number given on award 1505 Cabin Branch Drive Hyattsville, Maryland 20785 United States

(End of Clause)

030ADV27R0001 Section F

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 LC52.215-5 PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (JAN 2019)

Place of Performance: The Contractor’s Own Facility

The overall period of performance shall be as stated in section B.

The contractor is responsible for determining its hours of operation in fulfilling the requirements of this contract. The Library’s standard operating hours are from 8:30 AM through 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR for any work to be conducted at Library facilities.

030ADV27R0001 Section G

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 LC52.201-3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (AUG 2015)

This contract will be administered by:

Library Contracting Officer: Brian Curl

Phone: 1 202-707-3090

Email: bcurl@loc.gov

Library Contract Specialist: Colleen Daly

Phone: 1 202-707-0386

Email: cdaly@loc.gov

Library Contracting Officer Representative: To be determined on award

Phone: To be determined on award

Email: To be determined on award

Contractor Contract Administrator: To be determined on award

Phone: To be determined on award

Email: To be determined on award

G.2 LC52.232-1A LIBRARY OF CONGRESS INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (OCT 2016)

The Contractor must prepare and submit invoices electronically to: nlsadmin@loc.gov with the COR copied on the email. The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than electronic means only when alternate procedures are authorized by the contracting officer in writing.

(End of Clause)

G.3 LC52.232-2 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS (JUN 2015)

The contractor must submit invoices for payment upon delivery of the items or successful performance of the events identified in each individual Task Order pursuant to the standards and acceptance criteria defined in this contract and in the terms and conditions of the Task Order.

030ADV27R0001 Section H

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 LC52.201-1 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) APPOINTMENT AND

AUTHORITY (JAN 2016)

(a) Performance of work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the COR. The term “technical direction” includes, without limitation, direction to the contractor that directs or redirects the labor effort, shifts the work between work areas or locations, and/or fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the contract are accomplished satisfactorily.

(b) Technical direction must be within the scope of the contract specification(s)/work statement. The COR does not have authority to issue technical direction that:

(1) Constitutes additional work outside the contract specification(s)/work statement;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the “Changes” clause of this contract;

(3) Causes an increase or decrease in the contract price, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the terms, conditions, or specification(s)/work statement of the contract;

(5) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract; or

(6) Directs, supervises or otherwise controls the actions of the contractor's employees.

(c) Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The COR must confirm oral direction in writing within five workdays, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(d) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the COR.

If, in the opinion of the contractor, any direction of the COR or the designated representative falls within the limitations of (b) above, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer no later than the beginning of the next Government work day.

(e) Failure of the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract shall be subject to the terms of the “Disputes” clause of this contract.

(End of Clause)

H.2 LC52.203-1 CONTRACTOR PUBLICITY (OCT 2013)

The Contractor, or any entity or representative acting on behalf of the Contractor, may not refer to the equipment or services furnished pursuant to the provisions of this contract in any news release or commercial advertising, or in connection with any news release or commercial advertising, without first obtaining explicit written consent to do so from the Contracting Officer. Should any reference to such equipment or services appear in any news release or commercial advertising issued by or on behalf of the Contractor without the required consent, the Government will consider institution of all remedies available under applicable law.

030ADV27R0001 Section H

H.3 LC52.237-1 KEY PERSONNEL (AUG 2014)

The personnel designated as key personnel in this contract are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder. At least 30 days prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs or contracts or as soon as possible if an individual must be replaced, for example, as a result of leaving the employ of the contractor, the contractor shall notify the contracting officer and identify proposed substitutions. No diversion or substitution shall be made by the contractor without written consent of the contracting officer.

The following personnel have been identified as Key Personnel in the performance of this contract:

Position/Labor Category Name

Program Lead

Alternate Program Lead

030ADV27R0001 Section I

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

FAR Number Title Date

52.203-3 GRATUITIES APR 1984

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE AUG 2020

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS

DEC 2014

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOV 2023

52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA—GENERAL MAY 2014

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN

CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN—

REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

JUN 2020

52.233-1 DISPUTES MAY 2014

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY JUL 1995

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUG 1989

52.243-1 CHANGES—FIXED-PRICE AUG 2018

52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY SEP 2021

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES APR 2012

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS JAN 1991

I.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR

2026)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[X] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

[X] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

[] (3) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[X] (4) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

[] (5) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (6) [Reserved]

[] (7) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (8) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111– 117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (9) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L.

117–328).

[] (10) 52.204–28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[] (11)(i) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

[X] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[X] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C.

2313).

[] (14) [Reserved]

[] (15) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (16) 52.219–4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (17) [Reserved]

[] (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[] (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.

[] (22)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[] (23) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (25) 52.219–27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[] (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219–28.

[] (27) 52.219–29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (28) 52.219–30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (30) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

[X] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2026) (E.O. 13126).

[] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[] (34)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP…