Fiber Optic Reflectance Spectrophotometer (FORS) - J&A
Open Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2027-LGD-0037
- Agency
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Library of Congress
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Library of Congress, through its Contracts and Grants Directorate, is issuing a Special Notice of its intent to award a sole-source firm-fixed-price contract to SciAps, Inc. of Woburn, Massachusetts, for a research-grade fiber optic reflectance spectrophotometer (FORS), with a due date of November 25, 2026. No set-aside is used, and proposals are not requested from other parties; a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD) is the requiring organization. The purchase replaces an existing unit nearing the end of its support lifecycle and expands non-destructive analytical research on collection objects, materials characterization, and environmental degradation assessment across ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared spectra. Required components include a wide-range spectrophotometer, light sources, fiber optics, and probes.
The contract value is below the $350,000 simplified acquisition threshold and above the $25,000 public notice threshold. Performance runs from date of award through twelve months. Attachment 1 (SOW) requires delivery of the complete system to the Library's Madison Building within 90 days after contract start, with payment upon delivery and acceptance, and a one-year manufacturer warranty commencing on Library acceptance.
Attachment 2 contains the signed sole-source justification, which states that only SciAps meets PRTD's needs and that a Notice of Intent to Sole-Source posted on SAM.gov for 15 days drew no competing sources. Contracting Officer Brian Curl certified approval on November 10, 2026.
Notice text
This is a public notice prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2 – Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions.
The Library of Congress, Contracts and Grants Directorate, intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract to: SciAps, Inc (7 Constitution Way, Woburn, MA 01801-1194). The work to be performed under the contract will be performed at the following location: Library of Congress.
The period of performance of the intended contract shall run as follows: date of award through twelve (12) months. It is valued at an amount below the simplified acquisition threshold (defined as $350,000 and below), but above $25,000 (the public notice threshold). The work shall consist of the following: The Library of Congress (Library) requires contract support to acquire a research-grade fiber optic reflectance spectrophotometer (FORS) for use in ongoing long term scientific studies as well as application to studies of the Library of Congress’ collections. This purchase will replace an existing unit that is reaching the end of its support lifecycle and expand the utility of the technique for non-destructive analytical research with collection objects and research programs, materials characterization, and the assessment of environmental degradation parameters of a broad range of Library collection materials by tracking change over time and the impact of environment. This acquisition should include a wide range spectrophotometer, light source(s), fiber optics, and probes as needed to allow for the non-destructive spectral analysis of materials across the ultraviolet, visible, and near infrared spectrum.
This announcement constitute the only public notice, proposals are not being requested from other parties and a written solicitation will not be issued. This public notice accomplishes the following:
- Notice of the Library of Congress’ intent to sole source this requirement to the business listed herein;
- Synopsizing the requirements in accordance with the FAR; and
- Publically posting the approved Justification and Approval (J&A) to the public in advance of the contract award rather than after award. As a result of this, a second posting of the J&A is not required after the award has been made.
As a result of this public posting, this shall be the only notice issued. A separate award notice and a separate J&A posting shall not be performed, as all public information is being accomplished via this public notice.
The following attachments are included in this notice:
Attachment 1: Statement of Work
Attachment 2: Sole Source Justification (Redacted for Public Release)
No further notices shall be pursued at this time in regards to this contracting action.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW).pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Sole Source Justification CO Signed.pdf |
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