eReader Supplies - Shipping Boxes
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 030ADV24Q0201
- Agency
- Library of Congress
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 322212 Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8115 Boxes, Cartons, And Crates
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
-
- Michael F. Schuman mschuman@loc.gov (202) 707-1088
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Library of Congress, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS/BPD) is seeking a contractor to manufacture custom boxes and molded pulp inserts to securely and safely package individual electronic braille displays (eReaders) for shipment and storage. The contractor must produce the boxes in accordance with provided technical drawings and ensure the tooling used is properly marked as property of the U.S. Government. Key requirements include a one-year warranty to cover any defects and a percentage of boxes undergoing quality assurance review upon arrival. Quotes are due by July 25, 2024 at 4 PM ET.
This solicitation has no set-aside designation. The Library of Congress does not indicate any potential incumbents or current contractors. The value of the contract is not specified, but the requirement is for the delivery of 20,000 HumanWare and 20,000 Zoomax eReader boxes and inserts within 60 days of sample approval. The place of performance is the United States.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
Amendment 0002 - Due date extended to 7/25/24 at 4pm Eastern (Washington DC local time).
Amendment 0001 - Due date extended to 7/10/24 at 4pm Eastern (Washington DC local time). Questions and answers posted with amendment.
[6/28/24 - Due date extended to 7/8/24. This will be formerly adjusted via an amendment when the answers to questions are posted]
[Statement of Work Excerpt Below - See attached solicitation for the full requirements and submission instructions]
[Note that this is the reposting of solicitation 030ADV24Q0145]
BACKGROUND
The National Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS/BPD) of the Library of Congress provides free digital talking book machines and electronic braille displays to eligible United States residents who are unable to hold, handle, or read traditional print materials because of visual or physical hinderances. These machines are shipped across the United States and abroad to patrons and participating facilities. NLS/BPD requires the production of custom boxes to package individual electronic braille displays (eReaders) securely and safely to prevent damage during shipment and storage.
SCOPE OF WORK
The contractor shall manufacture custom boxes to package individual Digital Talking Book Machines (DTBMs) securely and safely to prevent damage during shipment and storage.
REQUIREMENTS
Production of eReader Boxes and molded pulp inserts The contractor shall produce custom eReader boxes in accordance with LC drawing specification #EBH1, #EBZ1 and #EBH.MP1 by creating required tooling die currently in their possession. Contractor shall ensure tooling used is properly marked “Property of the US Government, Library of Congress, National Library Service”, with the date of fabrication. Tooling property ownership shall remain NLS/BPD.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 0001 - Due date extended to 7/10/24 at 4pm Eastern (Washington DC local time). Questions and answers posted with amendment.
[6/28/24 - Due date extended to 7/8/24. This will be formerly adjusted via an amendment when the answers to questions are posted]
[Statement of Work Excerpt Below - See attached solicitation for the full requirements and submission instructions]
[Note that this is the reposting of solicitation 030ADV24Q0145]
BACKGROUND
The National Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS/BPD) of the Library of Congress provides free digital talking book machines and electronic braille displays to eligible United States residents who are unable to hold, handle, or read traditional print materials because of visual or physical hinderances. These machines are shipped across the United States and abroad to patrons and participating facilities. NLS/BPD requires the production of custom boxes to package individual electronic braille displays (eReaders) securely and safely to prevent damage during shipment and storage.
SCOPE OF WORK
The contractor shall manufacture custom boxes to package individual Digital Talking Book Machines (DTBMs) securely and safely to prevent damage during shipment and storage.
REQUIREMENTS
Production of eReader Boxes and molded pulp inserts The contractor shall produce custom eReader boxes in accordance with LC drawing specification #EBH1, #EBZ1 and #EBH.MP1 by creating required tooling die currently in their possession. Contractor shall ensure tooling used is properly marked “Property of the US Government, Library of Congress, National Library Service”, with the date of fabrication. Tooling property ownership shall remain NLS/BPD.
Update #2 ·
[6/28/24 - Due date extended to 7/8/25. This will be formerly adjusted via an amendment when the answers to questions are posted]
[Statement of Work Excerpt Below - See attached solicitation for the full requirements and submission instructions]
[Note that this is the reposting of solicitation 030ADV24Q0145]
BACKGROUND
The National Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS/BPD) of the Library of Congress provides free digital talking book machines and electronic braille displays to eligible United States residents who are unable to hold, handle, or read traditional print materials because of visual or physical hinderances. These machines are shipped across the United States and abroad to patrons and participating facilities. NLS/BPD requires the production of custom boxes to package individual electronic braille displays (eReaders) securely and safely to prevent damage during shipment and storage.
SCOPE OF WORK
The contractor shall manufacture custom boxes to package individual Digital Talking Book Machines (DTBMs) securely and safely to prevent damage during shipment and storage.
REQUIREMENTS
Production of eReader Boxes and molded pulp inserts The contractor shall produce custom eReader boxes in accordance with LC drawing specification #EBH1, #EBZ1 and #EBH.MP1 by creating required tooling die currently in their possession. Contractor shall ensure tooling used is properly marked “Property of the US Government, Library of Congress, National Library Service”, with the date of fabrication. Tooling property ownership shall remain NLS/BPD.
Update #1 ·
[Statement of Work Excerpt Below - See attached solicitation for the full requirements and submission instructions]
[Note that this is the reposting of solicitation 030ADV24Q0145]
BACKGROUND
The National Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS/BPD) of the Library of Congress provides free digital talking book machines and electronic braille displays to eligible United States residents who are unable to hold, handle, or read traditional print materials because of visual or physical hinderances. These machines are shipped across the United States and abroad to patrons and participating facilities. NLS/BPD requires the production of custom boxes to package individual electronic braille displays (eReaders) securely and safely to prevent damage during shipment and storage.
SCOPE OF WORK
The contractor shall manufacture custom boxes to package individual Digital Talking Book Machines (DTBMs) securely and safely to prevent damage during shipment and storage.
REQUIREMENTS
Production of eReader Boxes and molded pulp inserts The contractor shall produce custom eReader boxes in accordance with LC drawing specification #EBH1, #EBZ1 and #EBH.MP1 by creating required tooling die currently in their possession. Contractor shall ensure tooling used is properly marked “Property of the US Government, Library of Congress, National Library Service”, with the date of fabrication. Tooling property ownership shall remain NLS/BPD.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 030ADV24Q0201 Amendment 0002.pdf | ||
| Amendment 0001 Questions and Answers.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 030ADV24Q0201 Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| LCdrawing.EBZ1 artwork for indivdual carton box V1.1_Zoomax.pdf | ||
| LCDrawing1_EBH_individual carton_01.pdf | ||
| LCDrawing_EBH.MP1_.pdf | ||
| 030ADV24Q0201.pdf | ||
| Prospective Questions and Answers.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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