Questions for Vendors Responding to RFI - Barcode Scanners.docx

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This file contains vendor questions for a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Library of Congress (LOC) regarding smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers with integrated barcode scanners. The RFI, numbered 2027-LGD-0087, is market research for a potential procurement of 25 rugged devices to support inventory management at the Library's offsite facilities. The devices must run Android OS, feature touchscreen capabilities, USB charging, replaceable batteries, optional trigger accessories, and integrate with the Library's Finding Environment for Collected Holdings (FETCH) software.

The questions focus on vendor capability and market presence, requiring responses regarding current federal agency usage, availability through federal contracting vehicles, implementation in cultural heritage institutions, Microsoft Intune compatibility, and demonstration capabilities. Vendors are specifically asked to confirm whether they can provide an onsite or video demonstration at the Library of Congress location (101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC 20540) at no cost, or alternatively describe alternative demonstration methods. The RFI explicitly states this is voluntary market research with no guarantee of future business, no contract award will result, and no contractor expenses will be reimbursed. The procurement would include an ongoing annual maintenance plan covering software updates, hardware repair, and device replacement.

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1. Questions for Vendors Responding to RFI for Scanner

1. Is your smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers with an integrated barcode scanner currently being used in a federal agency?

a. If yes, please list agencies where this scanner is in use.

2. Is your smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers with an integrated barcode scanner available for government procurement on any federal government contracting vehicles?

a. If yes, please list the contracting vehicles.

3. Is your smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers with an integrated barcode scanner currently in use in any cultural heritage institutions (library, museum, archive, gallery or other similar institution)?

a. Please list the cultural heritage institution(s).

4. Is your smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers with an integrated barcode scanner capable of being managed through Microsoft Intune?

5. Are you willing to provide an onsite demonstration of your smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers with an integrated barcode scanner at The Library of Congress at no cost to The Library of Congress? This demonstration must be either via video link, or onsite at The Library of Congress at 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC 20540.

a. If yes, please list out the room requirements for operating this demonstration

b. If no, please describe how you would provide a demonstration to The Library of Congress.

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