Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support Competition
Closed Pre-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 (LOC), through the Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK), is seeking proposals from vendors to supply books, non-print materials, and related support services to federal libraries, information centers, and other government entities. This multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will operate under a 5-year base period with no options and is authorized under Section 103 of P.L. 106-481, which grants FEDLINK statutory authority to procure commercial information services, publications in various formats, and library support services. The primary objective is to enable federal agencies and the District of Columbia to centralize the acquisition of materials through qualified vendors, thereby reducing the government's time and labor investment in information procurement. The Request for Proposals (RFP) will be released on or after January 28, 2026, and distributed exclusively through www.SAM.gov, with all future communications and amendments also published on that platform. Interested parties must monitor SAM.gov for updates and should direct inquiries to Katherine Bowen, Contracting Officer, at katbowen@loc.gov.
This pre-solicitation notice indicates no set-aside designations for small businesses or other categories. The notice does not disclose specific award values, budget ranges, anticipated order quantities, or information regarding current contractors or incumbents. The contracting opportunity falls within NAICS code 424920 (Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers) and PSC code 7630 (Newspapers and Periodicals), indicating the anticipated vendor profile. The pre-solicitation was posted on January 13, 2026, with a response deadline of January 28, 2026, providing a 15-day window for vendors to express interest and prepare for formal proposal submission when the RFP becomes available.
Notice text
The following is a Pre-Solicitation Notice.
The Library of Congress (LOC), Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK), is seeking proposals from vendors for the Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support vehicle, which will be a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year base with no options.
The LOC requires contract support to provide Books and Non-Print Materials and Related Support. The LOC provides these materials under FEDLINK. In accordance with 2 U.S.C. § 182c (f)(1), the LOC is authorized to provide Books and Non-Print Materials and Related Support on behalf of participating federal libraries, federal information centers, other entities of the federal Government, and the District of Columbia. Libraries and other federal offices centralize the acquisition of Books and Non-Print Materials through qualified firms to reduce the Government's time and labor investment in acquiring information needed to support agency missions. Section 103 of P.L. 106-481 (2 U.S.C. 182c) is FEDLINK’s statutory authority to provide "the procurement of commercial information services, publications in any format, and library support services...related accounting services...related education, information and support services."
Materials and support shall be provided in accordance with the Books and Non-Print Materials and Related Support Statement of Work. The Request for Proposals (RFP) will be available on or after January 28, 2026 and will be distributed through www.SAM.gov. Hard copies of the RFP will not be available. All future information about this acquisition, including proposal amendments, will be distributed through www.SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring www.SAM.gov to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.
Questions concerning this Pre-Solicitation Notice should be directed to Katherine Bowen, Contracting Officer, by email at katbowen@loc.gov and fedlinkcontracts@loc.gov.
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 | |
| FEDLINK Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support Solicitation | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Draft Request for Proposals Notice for the Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support Competition | Special Notice |
6 of 10 notices listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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