Intent to Sole Source - P1AL Merging Pyramix DAW
ID: 2025-LGR-0140Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

LIBRARY OF CONGRESSLIBRARY OF CONGRESSCONTRACTS SERVICESWashington, DC, 20540, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/757a521aff2a433b9be7761123d84368/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 16, 2025, 8:30 PM UTC
Description

The Library of Congress is seeking to award a sole source contract for maintenance and support of its Pyramix Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) equipment located at the Culpeper facility. The contract will provide essential services including software maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting, ensuring the equipment meets manufacturer specifications and operates efficiently. This procurement is critical for maintaining the Library's audio production capabilities, with an estimated contract value exceeding $250,000 and a performance period from June 3, 2025, to June 2, 2030. Interested firms must submit a capability statement to Brian D. Curl at bcurl@loc.gov by the specified deadline to demonstrate their qualifications for this specialized support.

Point(s) of Contact
Brian D. Curl
(202) 707-3090
bcurl@loc.gov
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Draft SOW.pdf
Apr 1, 2025, 9:04 PM UTC
The Library of Congress (LOC) seeks contract support for the maintenance and repair of its Pyramix Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) equipment located at the Culpeper facility. The contractor will be responsible for servicing the specific Pyramix equipment listed, ensuring they meet manufacturer specifications. Required services include software maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting, provided over a base year with four optional renewal years. A central point of contact will facilitate communication, with support available during business hours and via email 24/7. The document outlines detailed response and resolution times for various service request priorities, emphasizing the need for certified technicians with a minimum of three years’ experience with Pyramix equipment. Quality control processes involve testing and acceptance by LOC personnel. This Statement of Work is part of a Request for Proposal (RFP) aiming to secure specialized technical support for critical audio production systems to maintain operational efficiency and reliability.
Justification and Approval - Redacted.pdf
Apr 1, 2025, 9:04 PM UTC
The document provides a Justification and Approval for contracting without full and open competition by the Library of Congress for hardware and software support for existing Pyramix DAW equipment at the National Audiovisual Conservation Center. The Library’s authority to bypass competitive procurement is grounded in 41 U.S.C. § 6101 and specific FAR regulations, indicating that only one source (Sennheiser Electronic Corp.) can satisfy its needs. The contract, estimated over $250,000, includes a five-year performance period from June 3, 2025, to June 2, 2030, and is necessary due to the uniqueness and specialization of the required services. The document specifies that competition limitations are not due to poor planning or a lack of funds, but rather justified by the necessity of maintaining existing systems efficiently. The approval ensures compliance with federal procurement laws while addressing pressing operational requirements for the Library. This procurement process reflects the Library's adherence to legal standards while fulfilling its operational needs through specified sources.
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