Braillo 600 SR2 Embosser - Library of Congress

The Library of Congress seeks procurement of one Braillo 600 SR2 Embosser with compressor, with quotes due May 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST and offeror questions due May 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a brand-name, sole-source procurement under FAR 6.302-1(c); only Braillo meets the Library's requirement for consistent production of braille documents at 0.5 mm dot height while operating continuously 24/7.

Place of performance is the Library of Congress Capitol Hill campus (Madison Loading Dock) in Washington, DC. The offeror must be an authorized Braillo reseller and must submit evidence of authorization; the Library may contact the manufacturer to confirm authorization status and does not purchase gray market products. The contractor shall supply factory-new equipment with all necessary transportation, labor, materials, tools, diagnostic and test equipment, technical manuals, product training, installation, and warranty services.

The contract is firm fixed price with a base performance period from August 1 through October 31, 2026. The price schedule requires offerors to propose pricing for four line items: the equipment unit, installation and training sessions, freight charges, and a four-year warranty. The contractor must conduct two one-hour training sessions for Library staff, maintain a Project Manager available during business hours, respond to warranty service requests within 24 hours (excluding Federal holidays), and provide next-business-day service for parts and labor. Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting a technically acceptable proposal at the lowest price, with the Library evaluating the two lowest-priced quotes for technical conformity to specifications. The NAICS code is 334118, Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer through https://www.ipp.gov/.