Film Preservation Lab Equipment Maintenance - Library of Congress
ID: 030ADV26Q0019Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (J067)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f9938525206e4f70b7da7e4c782aaaee/view
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    The Library of Congress is seeking contractor support for the maintenance and repair of film preservation equipment at the National Audiovisual Conservation Center (NAVCC) in Culpeper, Virginia. The procurement involves an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract that encompasses annual preventative maintenance, ad hoc repairs, emergency services, remote support, and spare parts for both historical and contemporary film equipment. This contract is crucial for ensuring the operational integrity of the Library's film preservation efforts, with a minimum obligation of $1,000 and a maximum of $150,000 over a base period of five years. Interested contractors must provide qualified technicians with at least five years of relevant experience and submit their responses by January 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time; questions regarding the solicitation are due by December 16, 2025.

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    Colleen Daly
    cdaly@loc.gov
    James Robinson
    jarobinson@loc.gov
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    The Library of Congress is seeking contractor support for the maintenance and repair of its film preservation equipment at the National Audiovisual Conservation Center (NAVCC). This Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract will cover annual preventative maintenance, ad hoc repairs, emergency services, remote support, and spare parts for a range of historical and contemporary film equipment. The contract has a base period of five years, with a minimum obligation of $1,000.00 and a maximum of $150,000.00. The contractor must provide qualified technicians with at least five years of experience with the specified equipment. All work will be initiated via Task Orders or purchase card authorizations, with detailed estimates and post-service reports required. Specific clauses address contractor conduct, security, and invoicing procedures, emphasizing electronic submission via ipp.gov.
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