RFQ to support the Library of Congress Retail Shop
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 030ADV25Q0085
- Agency
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Library of Congress
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 424990 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
- PSC
- 9999 Miscellaneous Items
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20540, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Library of Congress (LOC) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeking multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to support its retail shop operations located in the Thomas Jefferson building and online store. The solicitation covers four primary Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): retail merchandise, archival prints, e-book and audio book licensing, and retail inventory services. Contractors must submit comprehensive proposals including technical capability documentation, past performance evidence from similar museum store operations within the last three years, and detailed pricing data. The evaluation will focus on technical acceptability, past performance, and pricing, with an unrestricted competitive approach. Key dates include a February 28, 2025 deadline for submitting questions to Contracting Officer Abby Schultz and a proposal submission deadline of March 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST, with all communications required to be via email.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific group and will result in multiple BPA awards to different contractors. The contract performance period spans from June 2, 2025 through June 1, 2030, with the potential for on-ramp and off-ramp procedures to maintain a robust pool of BPA holders. Performance will be centered in Washington, DC 20540, specifically at the Library of Congress facilities, with contractors required to comply with Capitol Hill campus security protocols. The retail operations involve approximately 2,000 SKUs across physical and online stores, with requirements for high-quality, mission-aligned merchandise spanning categories like books, apparel, toys, home goods, and souvenirs. Contractors must be prepared to manage complex inventory tracking, provide museum-quality archival prints, develop digital book platforms, and potentially fulfill orders through various channels including in-store, online, and potentially custom design services.
Notice text
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March 4, 2025: This posting has been updated to add the Questions & Answers document.
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The Library of Congress (LOC) has issued a formal request to support the Retail Shop, located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson building and online. The supplies and services are noted in the solication and attachments.
NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING, EMAILED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER ABBY SCHULTZ via email at aschultz@loc.gov
This procurement will result in multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) to multiple contractors. Details outlining this are included in the attached solicitation.
QUESTIONS CUT-OFF: All questions are due to the Contracting Officer, Abby Schultz via email at aschultz@loc.gov by 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday February 28, 2025. Please use "Questions for 030ADV25Q0085" in the subject line.
Proposals are due no later than 3:00 p.m. EST, Monday March 24, 2025 via email to the Contracting Officer, Abby Schultz at aschultz@loc.gov. Please use "RFQ Response for 030ADV25Q0085" in the subject line.
This RFQ is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.
Update #1 ·
The Library of Congress (LOC) has issued a formal request to support the Retail Shop, located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson building and online. The supplies and services are noted in the solication and attachments.
NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING, EMAILED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER ABBY SCHULTZ via email at aschultz@loc.gov
This procurement will result in multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) to multiple contractors. Details outlining this are included in the attached solicitation.
QUESTIONS CUT-OFF: All questions are due to the Contracting Officer, Abby Schultz via email at aschultz@loc.gov by 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday February 28, 2025. Please use "Questions for 030ADV25Q0085" in the subject line.
Proposals are due no later than 3:00 p.m. EST, Monday March 24, 2025 via email to the Contracting Officer, Abby Schultz at aschultz@loc.gov. Please use "RFQ Response for 030ADV25Q0085" in the subject line.
This RFQ is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.
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