Binding Services for Publications and Pecha Box Manufacturing – LOC New Delhi
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- SF30-A002-CLARIFICATIONS-BINDINGSERVICES
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 323120 Support Activities for Printing
- PSC
- 7690 Miscellaneous Printed Matter
- Place of performance
- Delhi 11000 India
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This Special Notice constitutes Amendment No. 2 to Solicitation 191N6526R0003, issued by the Department of State for the Library of Congress New Delhi Office. The amendment provides clarifications and answers to vendor inquiries regarding binding and printing services for publications. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide specialized binding services, including the production of Pecha Boxes, periodicals, monographs, and miscellaneous boxes for archival and publication purposes. The Department of State is soliciting proposals from vendors capable of meeting specific material and dimensional requirements outlined in the original solicitation. This amendment confirms that all specifications remain unchanged and addresses questions previously submitted by prospective offerors.
The primary objective of this amendment is to clarify vendor requirements and specifications for four distinct product categories, each with detailed material and sizing parameters detailed in Section V of the solicitation. Prospective contractors must submit electronic proposals via email to newdelhibids@state.gov and deliver physical samples to Gate "C" at Chandragupta Marg, New Delhi, with both submissions due by January 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. All vendors must be registered with SAM under their legal entity name in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements. There are no specific set-asides or eligibility restrictions mentioned; however, vendors must demonstrate capability to produce products meeting exacting specifications for acid-free paper, suede binding materials, buckram cloth, and specialized boxing solutions. Contractors will perform work at their own facilities and deliver completed products directly according to contract terms, with the amendment emphasizing that specifications are sufficiently detailed for experienced market vendors to submit competitive proposals.
Notice text
Subject: Amendment No. 2 – Solicitation 191N6526R0003
Dear Prospective Offerors,
Please find attached Amendment No. 2 to Solicitation 191N6526R0003 for Binding and Printing Services for the Library of Congress, New Delhi Office.
Purpose of Amendment:
This amendment provides clarifications to vendor queries regarding sample pictures, specifications, and submission requirements. It also includes detailed answers to all questions received and confirms that specifications remain as stated in the solicitation.
Key Highlights:
Specifications for Pecha Boxes, Periodicals, Monographs, and Miscellaneous Boxes are clearly detailed in the solicitation (Section V, Pages 11–13).
Attached is the image of the Pecha Box (four boxes stacked together). This is the only image currently available.
Vendors will perform work at their own site; services will be delivered directly as per contract terms.
Proposal submission instructions:
• Email: Submit proposal documents to newdelhibids@state.gov by January 6, 2026, 5:00 PM IST.
• Samples: Deliver physically to Gate “C”, Chandragupta Marg, New Delhi by the same deadline.
Action Required:
Please acknowledge receipt of this amendment in accordance with solicitation instructions. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Attachments:
1. SF-30 Amendment No. 2 (PDF)
2. Pecha Box Image
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF-30 - A002 Solicitation Amendment 2.pdf | ||
| PHOTO PECHA BOX.jpg | JPG image |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Binding Services for Publications and Pecha Box Manufacturing – LOC New Delhi | Special Notice | |
| Binding Services for Publications and Pecha Box Manufacturing – LOC New Delhi | Solicitation |
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