Braille Mailing Containers

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Bid Title
Braille Mailing Containers
Issuing Agency
Location
District of Columbia
Published Date
Jun 16, 2026
Closing Date
Jun 30, 2026
Government Level
Federal
Status
Closed
Ref. #
2026-NLS-0043
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Braille Mailing Containers
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
2026-NLS-0043
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Sub-tier
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Office
CONTRACTS SERVICES
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Jun 16, 2026 10:19 am EDT
  • Original Published Date: Jun 03, 2026 11:29 am EDT
  • Updated Date Offers Due: Jun 30, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Jun 30, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Updated Inactive Date: Jul 15, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: Jul 15, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: 8105 - BAGS AND SACKS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 31499 - All Other Textile Product Mills
  • Place of Performance:
    Washington , DC 20540
    USA
Description View Changes

This SAM listing was edited on 06/16/2026 to add a Questions and Answers document.



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Notice: This is a competitive solicitation for commercial products and commercial services adhering to the requirements of FAR subpart 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is for the procurement of Braille Mailing Containers to two (2) types of braille mailing containers, standard sizes and large sizes.



The National Library Service (NLS) produces books and magazines in braille and audio formats for individuals who are unable to read standard print due to visual or other physical disabilities. Most of these books and magazines are circulated to patrons through the mail. Braille books are primarily distributed in multi-volume format to libraries and utilize braille mailing containers for shipment to individual patrons.



The contractor shall furnish two (2) types of braille mail containers in accordance with the requirements set forth in this contract. The total quantity shall consist of approximately eighty percent (80%) standard-size mail containers and twenty percent (20%) large-size mail containers. The contractor shall apply all required preprinted text and/or imaging to each braille mail container as specified. Prior to full production, the contractor shall produce and submit preproduction control samples in both standard and large sizes for inspection and approval by the Library. The contractor shall perform all necessary inspection and testing of preproduction samples to ensure compliance with contract requirements before proceeding to full production. Upon receipt of written approval from the Library, the contractor shall proceed with the full production of braille mail containers. All production units shall confirm the approved samples and contract specifications.



The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror that provides the best value to the government. For this competition, the following evaluation factors will be used to determine the “Best Value Tradeoff” for the government:




  1. Volume I – Product Samples

  2. Volume II - Technical Volume

    1. Technical Approach

    2. Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)



  3. Volume III - Past Performance

  4. Volume IIII - Price



In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(a)(2)(iii), the Library is not required to state the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor and subfactor.



The following attachments are included in this notice:




  • J1 - Braille Volume Mailing Container Requirements Version 0.1.2 (2 Pages)

  • J2 - Past Performance Questionnaire (3 Pages)

  • J3 - Ordering Year Pricing Schedule (1 Tab)

  • Question & Answer Document (1 Page)



All proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, James Robinson, at Jarobinson@loc.gov, and the Contracting Specialist, Brenda Kinlay, at bkinlay@loc.gov, no later than the response date specified in this solicitation.




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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • 101 Independence Ave SE LA 325
  • Washington , DC 20540
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact
History
Commodity Codes
  • FSC 81Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies
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