FEDLINK Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support Solicitation
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 7 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- LCFDL26R0007
- Agency
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Library of Congress
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
- PSC
- 7630 Newspapers And Periodicals
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Library of Congress Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) is soliciting proposals from vendors to provide Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support services under solicitation LCFDL26R0007. This multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will encompass three lots: Lot 1 (Firm Order services), Lot 2 (Technical/Physical Processing), and Lot 3 (Leasing Plan services). Vendors must supply library materials in at least one specialized subject area and one format/source specialization from defined lists, maintain a comprehensive online catalog, provide multiple ordering methods, supply shelf-ready materials, and offer customer support. The evaluation will employ a best value tradeoff analysis with non-price factors weighted significantly higher than price, including Technical Approach, Management Approach, Ordering Platform Usability, and Past Performance as the primary evaluation criteria. The deadline for proposal submission is March 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with questions due by February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
This solicitation uses no set-aside designations and includes no named incumbent contractors. The contract has a guaranteed minimum of $500 and a maximum ceiling of $50,000,000 for a five-year base period running from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031, with no option years or extensions. Vendors must submit firm-fixed pricing for the first contract year and a yearly price cap for Years 2–5, with all pricing equal to or better than offered to their most favored customers. Key deliverables include regular firm orders fulfilled within 30 days, backorders within 10 days of receipt, monthly cancellation and deobligation reports by the 10th of each month, and quarterly sales reports within 15 days of quarter end. Performance will take place through remote digital platform delivery and fulfillment across federal agency locations nationwide, with invoicing processed through the federal Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and payment typically due 30 days after invoice receipt.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
Amendment 0003 posted on March 9, 2026 shares Questions and Answers 3.
Amendment 0002 posted on March 9, 2026 shares Questions and Answers 2.
Amendment 0001 posted on February 24, 2026 extends the closing date/time to March 12, 2026 at 12 pm ET. Amendment 0001 also updates section Pricing Schedule Requirements; includes LC52.211-1 Deliveries (APR 2015); updates Section L - Instructions to Offerors; updates Attachment J.3 - Pricing Pages Template to allow for editing in previously locked cells; and shares Questions and Answers 1.
The Library of Congress (LOC), Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK), is seeking proposals from vendors for Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support. This solicitation will result in a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year base with no options.
Questions regarding this solicitation are due by 12:00pm Eastern time on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Answers to all questions received will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation. Proposals are due by 12:00pm Eastern time on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Please reference this solicitation number in all emails regarding this opportunity.
Offerors are advised to closely review Sections L & M for instructions on proposal format and the evaluation factors for award. Proposals will be evaluated using a best value tradeoff analysis to select the offeror or offerors whose proposals represent the best value to the government.
All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 0001 posted on February 24, 2026 extends the closing date/time to March 12, 2026 at 12 pm ET. Amendment 0001 also updates section Pricing Schedule Requirements; includes LC52.211-1 Deliveries (APR 2015); updates Section L - Instructions to Offerors; updates Attachment J.3 - Pricing Pages Template to allow for editing in previously locked cells; and shares Questions and Answers 1.
The Library of Congress (LOC), Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK), is seeking proposals from vendors for Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support. This solicitation will result in a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year base with no options.
Questions regarding this solicitation are due by 12:00pm Eastern time on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Answers to all questions received will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation. Proposals are due by 12:00pm Eastern time on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Please reference this solicitation number in all emails regarding this opportunity.
Offerors are advised to closely review Sections L & M for instructions on proposal format and the evaluation factors for award. Proposals will be evaluated using a best value tradeoff analysis to select the offeror or offerors whose proposals represent the best value to the government.
All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.
Update #1 ·
The Library of Congress (LOC), Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK), is seeking proposals from vendors for Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support. This solicitation will result in a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year base with no options.
Questions regarding this solicitation are due by 12:00pm Eastern time on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Answers to all questions received will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation. Proposals are due by 12:00pm Eastern time on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Please reference this solicitation number in all emails regarding this opportunity.
Offerors are advised to closely review Sections L & M for instructions on proposal format and the evaluation factors for award. Proposals will be evaluated using a best value tradeoff analysis to select the offeror or offerors whose proposals represent the best value to the government.
All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| LCFDL26R0007 Books and NonPrint Materials and Related Support Q and A 3.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| LCFDL26R0007 0003 3.9.26.pdf | ||
| LCFDL26R0007 Books and NonPrint Materials and Related Support Q and A 2.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| LCFDL26R0007 0002 3.9.26.pdf | ||
| LCFDL26R0007 0001 2.24.26.pdf | ||
| LCFDL26R0007 Books and NonPrint Materials and Related Support Q and A 1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment J.3 - Pricing Pages Template Amendment 0001.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment J.1 - FEDLINK Monthly Cancellation and Deobligation Report.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment J.3 - Pricing Pages Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment J.5 - Lease Plan Form.pdf | ||
| Attachment J.6 - FEDLINK Quarterly Books Sales Report.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment J.4 - Firm Orders Form.pdf | ||
| LCFDL26R0007 2.5.26.pdf | ||
| Attachment J.2 - Past Performance Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FEDLINK Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support Solicitation | Award Notice | |
| FEDLINK Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support | Award Notice | |
| FEDLINK Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support Competition | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Draft Request for Proposals Notice for the Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support Competition | Special Notice |
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