NFATC Information Center Library Support Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1031511078
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 519210 Libraries and Archives
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) is seeking library support services for the Stephen B. Low Information Center through a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The procurement requires staffing for four key positions: Senior Librarian, Librarian, Digital Archivist, and Program Manager, totaling 1,872 hours annually per position (except the Program Manager at 32 hours). The Information Center supports approximately 50,000 NFATC students and researchers annually, maintaining collections of 30,000 books, 950 DVD titles, and extensive electronic resources focused on international relations and foreign language studies. Offerors must submit four-volume proposals addressing Small Business Participation, Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Pricing, which will be evaluated using a best-value tradeoff process where technical and past performance factors are significantly more important than price. The proposal due date is September 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with multiple amendments issued through September 9, 2025, addressing various clarifications and requirements.
This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 519120 (Libraries and Archives) with a size standard of $21 million. The incumbent contractor is Library Associates of Maryland, LLC under contract 19FS1A20F0062. The contract includes a base period from September 29, 2025, through September 28, 2026, followed by four one-year option periods extending through September 28, 2030, plus an additional six-month option at the government's discretion. Personnel must obtain public trust clearances, and the work will be performed onsite at the Department of State's Building Annex SA-42 in Arlington, Virginia. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments (A0001 through A0004) addressing questions about security requirements, pricing tables, performance work statements, and evaluation criteria, with the most recent amendment removing all references to FAR Part 8 from the evaluation criteria.
Notice text
6 versions
Update #6 · Latest ·
This Amendment removes all reference to FAR Part 8 from the solicitation (Evaluation Criteria IV - Section M 5.1.4.)
Please find attached Amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0004 dated 09/09/2025
Revisions to:
19FS1A25R0007 via Amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0004 (See attached Amendment A0004)
QA Response PMO Library Support Services R2 (Reference question and response to NISS security question - attached).
Please find attached Amendmendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0003 dated 09/08/2025
Revisions to:
19F1S1A25R0007 via Amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0003
QA Response PMO Library Support Services
Please find attached amendmendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0002 dated 09/05/2025
Revisions to:
19F1S1A25R0007 via Amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0002
Performance Work Statement NFATC Information Center r1
QA Response PMO- Library Support Services
Please find attached amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0001 dated 08/29/2025.
Revisions to:
Attachment 1 Pricing Tables NFATC R1.xlsx
Attachment 3 PastPerformanceQuestionnaire R1.docx
19FS1A25R0007 A0001.pdf
The Department of State’s (DOS) National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) is the U.S. Government’s primary training institution for officers and support personnel of the U.S. Foreign Affairs community, preparing American diplomats and other professionals to advance U.S. foreign affairs interests overseas and in the United States (Washington). At the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), the Bureau of Personnel and Training Executive Office (PERT/EX) supports NFATC Directorates in developing and delivering technology-mediated training including eLearning multimedia courses, products, materials, and related-services. Additionally, PERT/EX operates NFATC’s onsite library called the Stephen B. Low Information Center (or “Information Center”).
The NFATC Information Center supports the instructional and research programs of the staff members of the Department of State’s National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) and of approximately 50,000 NFATC students and researchers annually. The Information Center falls under the auspices of PERT’s Executive Office (PERT/EX) which in addition to the Information Center (IC), develops custom web-delivered eLearning multimedia courses, products, materials, and related services; supports several multimedia training computer labs primarily used to supplement training in 70 languages; and provides recording and media duplication services.
The U.S. Department of State's NFATC intends to establish a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Library Support services. The period of performance for this BPA will be September 29, 2025 through September 28, 2026, followed by 4, one-year option periods, ending on September 28, 2030, and one 6 month option, exercised at the discretion of the Government. .
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to Contracting Officer, Jane Paek, PaekJ@state.gov and Antonio Taylor, TaylorAM2@state.gov via email with the Subject Header "RFP: 19FS1A25R0007 Questions NFATC Information Center" no later than Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST.
The Offerors shall submit all proposal volumes email directly to Contracting Officer Jane Paek, PaekJ@state.gov and TaylorAM2@state.gov with the Subject Header "RFP: 19FS1A25R0007 Proposal NFATC Information Center" no later than Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST.
Attachments:
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007 A0001
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007 A0002
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007 A0003
QA Response PMO Library Support Services
QA Response PMO Library Support Services R1
Performance Work Statement
Performance Work Statement R1
Attachment 1 - Pricing Tables - NFATC R1
Attachment 2 - Template for Vendor Questions
Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire R1
Attachment 4 - Small Business Participation Commitment Document
Attachment 5 - NFATC Information Center QASP
Update #5 ·
Please find attached Amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0004 dated 09/09/2025
Revisions to:
19FS1A25R0007 via Amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0004 (See attached Amendment A0004)
QA Response PMO Library Support Services R2 (Reference question and response to NISS security question - attached).
Please find attached Amendmendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0003 dated 09/08/2025
Revisions to:
19F1S1A25R0007 via Amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0003
QA Response PMO Library Support Services
Please find attached amendmendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0002 dated 09/05/2025
Revisions to:
19F1S1A25R0007 via Amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0002
Performance Work Statement NFATC Information Center r1
QA Response PMO- Library Support Services
Please find attached amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0001 dated 08/29/2025.
Revisions to:
Attachment 1 Pricing Tables NFATC R1.xlsx
Attachment 3 PastPerformanceQuestionnaire R1.docx
19FS1A25R0007 A0001.pdf
The Department of State’s (DOS) National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) is the U.S. Government’s primary training institution for officers and support personnel of the U.S. Foreign Affairs community, preparing American diplomats and other professionals to advance U.S. foreign affairs interests overseas and in the United States (Washington). At the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), the Bureau of Personnel and Training Executive Office (PERT/EX) supports NFATC Directorates in developing and delivering technology-mediated training including eLearning multimedia courses, products, materials, and related-services. Additionally, PERT/EX operates NFATC’s onsite library called the Stephen B. Low Information Center (or “Information Center”).
The NFATC Information Center supports the instructional and research programs of the staff members of the Department of State’s National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) and of approximately 50,000 NFATC students and researchers annually. The Information Center falls under the auspices of PERT’s Executive Office (PERT/EX) which in addition to the Information Center (IC), develops custom web-delivered eLearning multimedia courses, products, materials, and related services; supports several multimedia training computer labs primarily used to supplement training in 70 languages; and provides recording and media duplication services.
The U.S. Department of State's NFATC intends to establish a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Library Support services. The period of performance for this BPA will be September 29, 2025 through September 28, 2026, followed by 4, one-year option periods, ending on September 28, 2030, and one 6 month option, exercised at the discretion of the Government. .
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to Contracting Officer, Jane Paek, PaekJ@state.gov and Antonio Taylor, TaylorAM2@state.gov via email with the Subject Header "RFP: 19FS1A25R0007 Questions NFATC Information Center" no later than Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST.
The Offerors shall submit all proposal volumes email directly to Contracting Officer Jane Paek, PaekJ@state.gov and TaylorAM2@state.gov with the Subject Header "RFP: 19FS1A25R0007 Proposal NFATC Information Center" no later than Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST.
Attachments:
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007 A0001
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007 A0002
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007 A0003
QA Response PMO Library Support Services
QA Response PMO Library Support Services R1
Performance Work Statement
Performance Work Statement R1
Attachment 1 - Pricing Tables - NFATC R1
Attachment 2 - Template for Vendor Questions
Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire R1
Attachment 4 - Small Business Participation Commitment Document
Attachment 5 - NFATC Information Center QASP
Update #4 ·
Please find attached amendmendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0003 dated 09/08/2025
Revisions to:
19F1S1A25R0007 via Amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0003
QA Response PMO Library Support Services
Please find attached amendmendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0002 dated 09/05/2025
Revisions to:
19F1S1A25R0007 via Amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0002
Performance Work Statement NFATC Information Center r1
QA Response PMO- Library Support Services
Please find attached amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0001 dated 08/29/2025.
Revisions to:
Attachment 1 Pricing Tables NFATC R1.xlsx
Attachment 3 PastPerformanceQuestionnaire R1.docx
19FS1A25R0007 A0001.pdf
The Department of State’s (DOS) National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) is the U.S. Government’s primary training institution for officers and support personnel of the U.S. Foreign Affairs community, preparing American diplomats and other professionals to advance U.S. foreign affairs interests overseas and in the United States (Washington). At the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), the Bureau of Personnel and Training Executive Office (PERT/EX) supports NFATC Directorates in developing and delivering technology-mediated training including eLearning multimedia courses, products, materials, and related-services. Additionally, PERT/EX operates NFATC’s onsite library called the Stephen B. Low Information Center (or “Information Center”).
The NFATC Information Center supports the instructional and research programs of the staff members of the Department of State’s National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) and of approximately 50,000 NFATC students and researchers annually. The Information Center falls under the auspices of PERT’s Executive Office (PERT/EX) which in addition to the Information Center (IC), develops custom web-delivered eLearning multimedia courses, products, materials, and related services; supports several multimedia training computer labs primarily used to supplement training in 70 languages; and provides recording and media duplication services.
The U.S. Department of State's NFATC intends to establish a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Library Support services. The period of performance for this BPA will be September 29, 2025 through September 28, 2026, followed by 4, one-year option periods, ending on September 28, 2030, and one 6 month option, exercised at the discretion of the Government. .
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to Contracting Officer, Jane Paek, PaekJ@state.gov and Antonio Taylor, TaylorAM2@state.gov via email with the Subject Header "RFP: 19FS1A25R0007 Questions NFATC Information Center" no later than Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST.
The Offerors shall submit all proposal volumes email directly to Contracting Officer Jane Paek, PaekJ@state.gov and TaylorAM2@state.gov with the Subject Header "RFP: 19FS1A25R0007 Proposal NFATC Information Center" no later than Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST.
Attachments:
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007 A0001
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007 A0002
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007 A0003
QA Response PMO Library Support Services
QA Response PMO Library Support Services R1
Performance Work Statement
Performance Work Statement R1
Attachment 1 - Pricing Tables - NFATC R1
Attachment 2 - Template for Vendor Questions
Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire R1
Attachment 4 - Small Business Participation Commitment Document
Attachment 5 - NFATC Information Center QASP
Update #3 ·
Please find attached amendmendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0002 dated 09/05/2005
Revisions to:
19F1S1A25R0007 via Amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0002
Performance Work Statement NFATC Information Center r1
QA Response PMO- Library Support Services
Please find attached amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0001 dated 08/29/2025.
Revisions to:
Attachment 1 Pricing Tables NFATC R1.xlsx
Attachment 3 PastPerformanceQuestionnaire R1.docx
19FS1A25R0007 A0001.pdf
The Department of State’s (DOS) National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) is the U.S. Government’s primary training institution for officers and support personnel of the U.S. Foreign Affairs community, preparing American diplomats and other professionals to advance U.S. foreign affairs interests overseas and in the United States (Washington). At the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), the Bureau of Personnel and Training Executive Office (PERT/EX) supports NFATC Directorates in developing and delivering technology-mediated training including eLearning multimedia courses, products, materials, and related-services. Additionally, PERT/EX operates NFATC’s onsite library called the Stephen B. Low Information Center (or “Information Center”).
The NFATC Information Center supports the instructional and research programs of the staff members of the Department of State’s National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) and of approximately 50,000 NFATC students and researchers annually. The Information Center falls under the auspices of PERT’s Executive Office (PERT/EX) which in addition to the Information Center (IC), develops custom web-delivered eLearning multimedia courses, products, materials, and related services; supports several multimedia training computer labs primarily used to supplement training in 70 languages; and provides recording and media duplication services.
The U.S. Department of State's NFATC intends to establish a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Library Support services. The period of performance for this BPA will be September 29, 2025 through September 28, 2026, followed by 4, one-year option periods, ending on September 28, 2030, and one 6 month option, exercised at the discretion of the Government. .
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to Contracting Officer, Jane Paek, PaekJ@state.gov and Antonio Taylor, TaylorAM2@state.gov via email with the Subject Header "RFP: 19FS1A25R0007 Questions NFATC Information Center" no later than Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST.
The Offerors shall submit all proposal volumes email directly to Contracting Officer Jane Paek, PaekJ@state.gov and TaylorAM2@state.gov with the Subject Header "RFP: 19FS1A25R0007 Proposal NFATC Information Center" no later than Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST.
Attachments:
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007 A0001
Performance Work Statement
Attachment 1 - Pricing Tables - NFATC R1
Attachment 2 - Template for Vendor Questions
Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire R1
Attachment 4 - Small Business Participation Commitment Document
Attachment 5 - NFATC Information Center QASP
Update #2 ·
Please find attached amendment 19FS1A25R0007 A0001 dated 08/29/2025.
Revisions to:
Attachment 1 Pricing Tables NFATC R1.xlsx
Attachment 3 PastPerformanceQuestionnaireR1.docx
19FS1A25R0007 A0001.pdf
The Department of State’s (DOS) National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) is the U.S. Government’s primary training institution for officers and support personnel of the U.S. Foreign Affairs community, preparing American diplomats and other professionals to advance U.S. foreign affairs interests overseas and in the United States (Washington). At the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), the Bureau of Personnel and Training Executive Office (PERT/EX) supports NFATC Directorates in developing and delivering technology-mediated training including eLearning multimedia courses, products, materials, and related-services. Additionally, PERT/EX operates NFATC’s onsite library called the Stephen B. Low Information Center (or “Information Center”).
The NFATC Information Center supports the instructional and research programs of the staff members of the Department of State’s National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) and of approximately 50,000 NFATC students and researchers annually. The Information Center falls under the auspices of PERT’s Executive Office (PERT/EX) which in addition to the Information Center (IC), develops custom web-delivered eLearning multimedia courses, products, materials, and related services; supports several multimedia training computer labs primarily used to supplement training in 70 languages; and provides recording and media duplication services.
The U.S. Department of State's NFATC intends to establish a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Library Support services. The period of performance for this BPA will be September 29, 2025 through September 28, 2026, followed by 4, one-year option periods, ending on September 28, 2030, and one 6 month option, exercised at the discretion of the Government. .
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to Contracting Officer, Jane Paek, PaekJ@state.gov and Antonio Taylor, TaylorAM2@state.gov via email with the Subject Header "RFP: 19FS1A25R0007 Questions NFATC Information Center" no later than Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST.
The Offerors shall submit all proposal volumes email directly to Contracting Officer Jane Paek, PaekJ@state.gov and TaylorAM2@state.gov with the Subject Header "RFP: 19FS1A25R0007 Proposal NFATC Information Center" no later than Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST.
Attachments:
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007 A0001
Performance Work Statement
Attachment 1 - Pricing Tables - NFATC R1
Attachment 2 - Template for Vendor Questions
Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire R1
Attachment 4 - Small Business Participation Commitment Document
Attachment 5 - NFATC Information Center QASP
Update #1 ·
The Department of State’s (DOS) National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) is the U.S. Government’s primary training institution for officers and support personnel of the U.S. Foreign Affairs community, preparing American diplomats and other professionals to advance U.S. foreign affairs interests overseas and in the United States (Washington). At the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), the Bureau of Personnel and Training Executive Office (PERT/EX) supports NFATC Directorates in developing and delivering technology-mediated training including eLearning multimedia courses, products, materials, and related-services. Additionally, PERT/EX operates NFATC’s onsite library called the Stephen B. Low Information Center (or “Information Center”).
The NFATC Information Center supports the instructional and research programs of the staff members of the Department of State’s National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) and of approximately 50,000 NFATC students and researchers annually. The Information Center falls under the auspices of PERT’s Executive Office (PERT/EX) which in addition to the Information Center (IC), develops custom web-delivered eLearning multimedia courses, products, materials, and related services; supports several multimedia training computer labs primarily used to supplement training in 70 languages; and provides recording and media duplication services.
The U.S. Department of State's NFATC intends to establish a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Library Support services. The period of performance for this BPA will be September 29, 2025 through September 28, 2026, followed by 4, one-year option periods, ending on September 28, 2030, and one 6 month option, exercised at the discretion of the Government. .
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to Contracting Officer, Jane Paek, PaekJ@state.gov and Antonio Taylor,TaylorAM@state.gov via email with the Subject Header "RFP: 19FS1A25R0007 Questions NFATC Information Center" no later than September 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST.
The Offerors shall submit all proposal volumes email directly to Contracting Officer Jane Paek, PaekJ@state.gov and TaylorAM@state.gov with the Subject Header "RFP: 19FS1A25R0007 Proposal NFATC Information Center" no later than Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST.
Attachments:
SF1449 RFQ 19FS1A25R0007
Performance Work Statement
Attachment 1 - Pricing Tables - NFATC
Attachment 2 - Template for Vendor Questions
Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire
Attachment 4 - Small Business Participation Commitment Document
Attachment 5 - NFATC Information Center QASP
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| QA Response PMO Library Support Services R2.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 19FS1A25R0007 A0004.pdf | ||
| 19FS1A25R0007 A0003.pdf | ||
| QA Response PMO Library Support Services R1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| QA Response PMO- Library Support Services.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Performance Work Statement NFATC Information Center r1.pdf | ||
| 19FS1A25R0007 A0002.pdf | ||
| 19FS1A25R0007 A0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 PastPerformanceQuestionnaireR1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 1 Pricing Tables NFATC R1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 4 - Small Business Participation Commitment Document.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document | |
| Performance Work Statement NFATC Information Center.pdf | ||
| 19FS1A25R0007.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Template for Vendor Questions.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 1 - Pricing Tables -NFATC.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 5- NFATC QASP.docx | DOCX document |
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