RFI.pdf

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Text to Give Campaign Request for Information

I. OVERVIEW

The Library of Congress (Library) is seeking information from vendors who can assist with implementation, and potential execution, of a “text to give” campaign for the September 02, 2017 National Book Festival. The Library is an agency of the government eligible to receive gifts that are tax exempt, but not a 501(c)3 – the Library is tax exempt by legislation.

The Library of Congress would like to conduct a campaign in which contributions are billed to a donor’s wireless provider. The National Book Festival will be held at the Washington Convention Center and it is free of charge. Estimated attendance is 150,000 onsite festival-goers and hundreds of thousands more engaged online.

The Library would like to better understand market capabilities and identify qualified vendors to secure authorization from wireless carries for this campaign. The Library is also interested in identifying best practices for vendor evaluation/selection, comments on the use of an appropriate pricing structure, and options for describing and procuring the service.

All interested and qualified foundations and businesses are encouraged to respond to this notice in accordance with the instructions addressed herein.

II. INFORMATION REQUESTED

The following information is requested to assist in establishing requirements associated with this effort:

o Application/authorization process for carriers for the campaign.

o Overview of costs for a text giving campaign (e.g., application fees, transaction fees).

o How payments would be made to the Library.

o Information on tax receipt process for donors.

o Identify the most economical solutions for the campaign.

o Identification of service providers to support the Text to Give program, which in addition to assisting with coordination of the above, at a minimum:

o Advises on keyword and short code options.

o Identifies the most economical solutions for the campaign.

III. INDUSTRY RESPONSE

A. COVER LETTER

The cover letter should clearly identify the following information:

1. Company’s Name

2. Company’s Address

3. DUNS Number

4. Point of Contact(s) (Name, title, email, and phone number)

5. Your business size and business category (i.e. small disadvantaged, 8(a) certified, etc.)

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Text to Give Campaign Request for Information

B. WHITE PAPER

In order for The Library of Congress to improve its understanding of Text to Give campaigns and identify qualified vendors, the Library requests a narrative response. Please address the requirements identified in the conceptual areas discussed in Section II and what experience you have in providing similar and/or same services, including to other Federal agencies or organizations that are not 501(c)3 organizations. When identifying current or past experience, please identify the following:

1. Name of Agency

2. Point of Contact (name, title, phone and email)

3. Contract Type

4. Period of Performance

5. Brief Description of the Work completed within the Scope of the Contract/Task

Order

Vendors are encouraged to comment on any and all aspects of this concept. Vendors may also provide recommendations on such items as acquisition strategy, contract type, whether or not certain requirements should be competed separately based on industry’s capabilities, and the recommended structuring of a Statement of Work.

IV. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION

The Library requests receipt of responses to this Request for Information by March 31, 2017.

Responses should be submitted by electronic mail to the Contract Specialist Tiffany Lucas at tluc@loc.gov with a Cc to the Contracting Officer at ansu@loc.gov .

Important Note: The contractor is not required to answer or comment on all content contained in this RFI in order to respond to this notice. Interested vendors are encouraged to share as many ideas and suggestions to all or some of the topics presented herein.

V. OTHER

This RFI is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. There is no solicitation document presently available. All information received in response to the RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. The Government will not return or pay for any information provided in response to this announcement; no basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this notice or Government use of any information provided. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this announcement.

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