DVS Clipster GEN6 Workstation Maintenance

Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted

Solicitation number
2027-LGR-0122
Agency
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Contract number
LCLGR26P0032
Place of performance
Culpeper, Virginia 22701, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Library of Congress intends to award a sole-source contract to CineCert, Inc. for factory-authorized maintenance and support of a Digital Video System (DVS) Clipster Gen6 MK1 workstation at the National Audio Video Conservation Center production facility on a sole-source basis.

CineCert is identified as the sole authorized provider of maintenance for the Clipster Gen6 MK1 following Rohde and Schwarz's sale of the Clipster product and intellectual property to CineCert. No other company can provide software support on the proprietary software. The Library confirmed CineCert's authorization status through direct contact with Rohde and Schwarz on September 8, 2026. The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 6101(b) and FAR 13.106-1 (single-source availability). The contract period runs from January 31, 2027 through January 30, 2032. Place of performance is the Library of Congress, National Audio Video Conservation Center, Washington, DC. The scope includes maintenance, servicing, and repair of one unit (Material #2904.3005K17, Serial #167181738) to maintain manufacturer specifications. The Library commits to monitoring industry developments to open future contracts to full and open competition if other authorized vendors emerge.

Notice text

In accordance with Library of Congress Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (LCFARS) LC06.305(a) and FAR subpart 13.5, a copy of this Justification and Approval (J&A) is being posted on SAM.gov as a presolicitation notice prior to requesting a proposal or otherwise entering into negotations.

In summary, it is the Library of Congress' (Library's) intent to award a contract directly to CineCert, Inc. | UEI E41PQJ63QG86

Below is the background and scope for this work. 

C.1 OVERVIEW/BACKGROUND.

The Library of Congress (Library) requires contract support to provide maintenance and support for the Digital Video System (DVS) Clipster Gen6 MK1 equipment at the Library of Congress, National Audio Video Conservation Center (NAVCC) production facility.

C.2 SCOPE.

The Contractor will maintain [NS1] the equipment covered under this contract to ensure it is in good working condition, according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Equipment: CLIPSTER Gen6 MK1 with SN: 167181738 and Material # 2904.3005K17

Quantity: 1

Awarded contract LCLGR26P0032 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-12-31.

Files

File Type Posted
JA_DVS-Clipster-GEN6-MK1-service_Redacted.pdf PDF

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