FADGI Open Source Software Development and Maintenance for AudioVisual Content
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 030ADV26Q0011
- Agency
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Library of Congress
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- Place of performance
- District of Columbia 20540, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Library of Congress is soliciting proposals for troubleshooting support, maintenance, and feature enhancements for two open-source software tools: BWF MetaEdit and FFmpeg, in support of the Federal Agencies Digital Guideline Initiative (FADGI) Audio-Visual Working Group projects and guidelines. This is a firm-fixed-price commercial services contract classified under Computer Systems Design Services (NAICS 541512). Key contract requirements include providing 48 working hours of annual support for BWF MetaEdit and 32 working hours for FFmpeg, developing and maintaining these tools with feature enhancements, conducting user testing, and updating documentation in collaboration with the FADGI Stakeholder Group. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in software development, active engagement with open-source communities, and the ability to publish updates to distribution platforms such as GitHub, with all deliverables subject to Library of Congress approval. Proposals will be evaluated using a best value trade-off methodology based on technical approach, staffing qualifications, and price. The proposal submission deadline is January 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT, and Amendment 0001, issued on December 19, 2025, must be signed and submitted with all proposals.
This solicitation includes no set-aside designations and is open to all eligible contractors. The previous contract was held by Ricecapades LLC with a value of $99,136, awarded on January 12, 2024. While a specific budget range for this solicitation has not been disclosed, the historical contract value provides a reference point for anticipated costs. The contract period of performance runs from February 3, 2026 to February 2, 2027 for the base year, with one option year extending to February 2, 2028, requiring sustained support and development efforts across both software tools over the two-year period. The place of performance is located in Washington, DC 20540. The solicitation includes multiple contract line item numbers (CLINs) covering feature enhancement/new development, maintenance, user testing, and documentation updates for both BWF MetaEdit and FFmpeg during each contract year.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 0001 has been attached to this solicitation to provide answers to questions received from potential offerors.
Amendment 0001 will need to be signed by offerors and submitted along with their respective proposals.
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This solicitation is for troubleshooting support, maintenance and feature enhancement for two open-source software tools, BWF MetaEdit and FFmpeg, to support Federal Agencies Digital Guideline Initiative (FADGI) Audio-Visual Working Group projects and guidelines.
Update #1 ·
This solicitation is for troubleshooting support, maintenance and feature enhancement for two open-source software tools, BWF MetaEdit and FFmpeg, to support Federal Agencies Digital Guideline Initiative (FADGI) Audio-Visual Working Group projects and guidelines.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 030ADV26Q0011 0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment J2 - Questions and Answers.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment J2 - Questions Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 030ADV26Q0011.pdf | ||
| Attachment J3 - Price Quote Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment J1 - Terms and Acronyms.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FADGI Open Source Software Development and Maintenance for AudioVisual Content | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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