FADGI Open Source Software Development and Maintenance for AudioVisual Content
ID: 030ADV26Q0011Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/041e704987114ab7b96741e692681162/view
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    The Library of Congress is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide development and maintenance for two open-source software tools, BWF MetaEdit and FFmpeg, as part of the Federal Agencies Digital Guideline Initiative (FADGI) Audio-Visual Working Group. The contract aims to enhance features, troubleshoot issues, and update documentation for these tools, which are critical for ensuring content authenticity, accessibility, and support for various audiovisual file formats. This opportunity is significant for federal agencies involved in digital media preservation and compliance with established guidelines. Interested contractors should note that the period of performance is from February 3, 2026, to February 2, 2028, and are encouraged to contact Veronica Price at vprice@loc.gov or 202-374-3046 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Veronica Price
    (202) 374-3046
    vprice@loc.gov
    Stefanie Fitte
    (202) 893-6318
    sfitte@loc.gov
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    030ADV26Q0011.pdf
    The Library of Congress (LOC) is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide development and maintenance for two open-source software tools: BWF MetaEdit and FFmpeg. This contract, identified as solicitation number 030ADV26Q0011, supports the Federal Agencies Digital Guideline Initiative (FADGI) Audio-Visual Working Group. The scope includes feature enhancements, troubleshooting, and documentation for both tools, with a focus on content authenticity, provenance, accessibility, and support for various audiovisual file formats. The contract has a base year and an option year, with specific deliverables and timelines for software releases, user testing, and documentation updates. Key personnel with expertise in open-source software development, audiovisual file formats, and project management are required. The contractor must comply with strict information security protocols, including handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and is prohibited from using generative AI without explicit authorization. Invoices are to be submitted electronically, and all work will be performed remotely.
    Attachment J1 - Terms and Acronyms.pdf
    Attachment J1 outlines essential terms and acronyms relevant to digital media formats and preservation, critical for government RFPs, grants, and projects involving multimedia. It defines key specifications and tools such as BWF (Broadcast Wave File) and BWF MetaEdit for metadata embedding; C2PA for content authenticity; FADGI (Federal Agencies Digital Guideline Initiative) for digitization guidelines; FFmpeg for multimedia processing; and FFv1 as a lossless video codec. The document also details container formats like Matroska/MKV and MXF, along with relevant standards from SMPTE, including RDD 48 for MXF Archive and Preservation. This glossary ensures clear communication and adherence to industry standards in digital media workflows within government initiatives.
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    Attachment J3 - Price Quote Template.xlsx
    The document, Attachment J3 - Price Quote Template for Solicitation # 030ADV26Q0011, outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for FADGI Open Source Software Development and Maintenance for AudioVisual Content. The period of performance is from February 3, 2026, to February 2, 2028. The RFP details a base year and an optional year, each specifying requirements for BWF MetaEdit and FFmpeg. For both software, the solicitation includes provisions for feature enhancement/new development, ongoing maintenance, user testing with a report of findings, and updated documentation. The template requires contractors to provide their name, point of contact, phone number, and SAM UIE, along with unit prices and total costs for each line item, culminating in a grand total for the entire contract. This outlines a structured approach to procuring specialized software development and maintenance services for federal audiovisual content initiatives.
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