Smartphone Style Mobile Barcode Scanners
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2027-LGD-0087
- Agency
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Library of Congress
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- 7520 Office Devices And Accessories
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Library of Congress is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather capability statements and market research on smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers with integrated barcode scanners, with responses due by November 20, 2026. No set-aside applies, and this is voluntary market research only; no contract will be awarded and contractor expenses will not be reimbursed.
The Library seeks to procure twenty-five rugged Android devices to support its Finding Environment for Collected Holdings (FETCH) software for inventory management at offsite facilities. Devices must weigh approximately 10 ounces or less, feature a 6-inch Full High Definition touchscreen display (450 NITS minimum), integrate 1D/2D barcode scanning, survive 1-meter drops to hard surfaces, meet IP65 and IP68 sealing standards, include a 13MP rear camera, and support Wi-Fi 6 or better connectivity. Devices require USB-C charging with replaceable batteries, optional trigger accessories, 6GB–8GB RAM, minimum 64GB internal storage, and must be manageable through Microsoft Intune. All devices must comply with the Trade Agreement Act.
The Library requires an ongoing annual maintenance plan covering software updates, hardware repair and replacement including accidental damage, travel expenses for maintenance visits, and software licenses. Vendors must provide unlimited telephone and email support during business hours (8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday) with 4-hour email response times during business hours and next-day responses for after-hours requests. Contractor shall supply manufacturer factory-authorized technicians and provide hardware warranty repairs or replacements within one week of receipt. Continuous security monitoring and vulnerability remediation within 30 days (high-priority), 180 days (medium-priority), and 360 days (low-priority) of notification are mandatory. Vendors are encouraged to offer onsite or video demonstrations at the Library of Congress location (101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC 20540) at no cost.
Notice text
This is a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain capability statements and potential feedback for an upcoming Library of Congress (LOC) requirement.
Specifically, the Library of Congress (Library) requires support to procure twenty-five (25) rugged, smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers built with an integrated barcode scanner for fast data collection in library environments. The smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers shall have an Android OS, be lightweight, contain touchscreen capabilities, USB charging, contain a replaceable battery, and have an optional trigger accessory available. The smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers shall support support the Finding EnvironmenT for Collected Holdings (FETCH) software to maintain the Library’s inventory at the offsite facilities, include an ongoing annual maintenance plan, software updates, hardware repair and replacement for each device.
In order to obtain this information, the Library is seeking capabilities statements, rough orders of magnitude estimates, input on the Statement of Work, or any other information your business would care to provide in order to help the Library understand the possible solutions available on the commercial marketplace.
All information received shall be reviewed to help the Library inform its possible future acquisition decisions relating to this requirement. Participation in this RFI is voluntary only and is no guarantee of future business.
As an RFI, this is NOT an official solicitation. The Library is not seeking to obtain official proposals at this time as a result of this notice. The Library is seeking outside information from potential offerors as a way to perform supplemental market research. No contract shall be awarded as a result of this RFI. This notice solely constitutes market research. Under NO circumstances shall any expenses be repaid as a result of contractor engagement with RFI this notice.
Offerors are encouraged to ask questions or provide feedback so that the LOC may enhance its understanding to reflect a more accurate business environment. Attached is a draft Statement of Work. Offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on this document as well, and all comments/questions/suggestions shall be considered (this is not a guarantee that they will be answered or reflected in the final solicitation).
Finally, rough orders of magnitude in terms of pricing is also being asked for. Please note, these would be estimates only and serve only the purposes of market research. These are NOT official quotes, but are considered to be high level rough ballpark estimates of other marketplace solutions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Questions for Vendors Responding to RFI - Barcode Scanners.docx | DOCX document | |
| Barcode Scanner RFI - DRAFT.docx | DOCX document |
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