Founding Phrases Exhibit - Audio Visual (AV) & Interactive Experience Services
ID: 030ADV25Q0095Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AUDIO/VISUAL (T016)
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 7, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Library of Congress is seeking contractors to provide audio-visual and interactive experience services for its upcoming "Founding Phrases" exhibit, which will celebrate the legacy of the Declaration of Independence. The project involves developing engaging interactive media across six stations in the Library's new "Treasures Gallery," aimed at enhancing visitor engagement with the Library's collections. This initiative underscores the Library's commitment to educational outreach and accessibility through innovative design, with proposals due by April 7, 2025. Interested contractors should contact Eric Pacheco at erpacheco@loc.gov or Ramon Samuel at rsamuel@loc.gov for further details.

Point(s) of Contact
Eric Pacheco
erpacheco@loc.gov
Ramon Samuel
rsamuel@loc.gov
Files
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Mar 24, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a federal Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Library of Congress focused on interactive media design services for its upcoming exhibit, "Founding Phrases," celebrating the Declaration of Independence's legacy. The RFP specifies that the selected contractor will develop audiovisual and interactive experiences across six stations in the Library's new "Treasures Gallery." Contractors must deliver a comprehensive range of services including research, design, production, installation, and ongoing consultation throughout the project's phases. Key personnel requirements ensure experienced individuals lead the project, emphasizing the qualifications of the creative and technical team. The RFP includes clauses on security protocols, invoicing procedures, and the need for compliance with accessibility standards. Deliverable schedules span from planning meetings to final installations, all required to enhance visitor engagement with Library collections. This RFP reflects the Library's commitment to accessibility and educational outreach, necessitating experience in creating innovative museum-quality experiences.
Mar 24, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The document details a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Library of Congress for the design and implementation of interactive media services for the “Founding Phrases” exhibit in its new Treasures Gallery. Specific goals include enhancing visitors' engagement with the Declaration of Independence through six interactive media stations that showcase audiovisual and manuscript materials from the Library’s collection. Key requirements for contractors encompass providing comprehensive design services, including storyline development, audiovisual production, and installation of interactive technologies. The contractor must demonstrate experience in creating innovative interactive experiences for cultural institutions, with key personnel requiring a minimum of five years in relevant roles. Proposals must address a technical approach, management staffing, corporate experience, and past performance, alongside a detailed price proposal. Submission instructions emphasize adherence to guidelines and deadlines, reflecting the structured nature typical of government solicitations aimed at ensuring quality and compliance in public service projects. This RFP underscores the Library’s commitment to enhance educational engagement and preserve American heritage through advanced interactive design.
Mar 24, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
Mar 24, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
Mar 24, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The document outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for a federal project detailed in Solicitation 030ADV25Q0095, focusing on the production and installation of interactive audiovisual experiences in a gallery space. It specifies deliverables across multiple phases: Research and Design Development, Pre-production, Production, and Post-production, with various tasks under each category, including the creation of storyboards, scripts, and interactive presentations. Key due dates for deliverables extend from August 29, 2025, to February 28, 2026. The price schedule requires the offeror to provide firm fixed prices for each deliverable and associated labor categories, but currently shows a total price of $0.00, indicating it has not been priced separately. The document's structure emphasizes the timeline for deliverables and procedural steps required for the project, reflecting standard practices in federal RFPs and grants aimed at fostering clear communication regarding project expectations and accountability. This initiative underlines the government’s commitment to enhancing public engagement through visual media for educational purposes.
The file is a Past Performance Questionnaire intended to assess a contractor's suitability for providing audio-visual and interactive experience design services to the Library of Congress. It outlines the importance of gathering feedback from previous clients to evaluate the contractor's past performance, which is crucial for the proposal evaluation process. Respondents are asked to rate the contractor on various performance factors, including management, quality of work, timeliness, and effectiveness, using a defined rating scale from Outstanding to Unsatisfactory. Narrative explanations are required for any ratings of Marginal, Unsatisfactory, or No. The document also includes a general information section for respondent identification and contractual specifics. It emphasizes the significance of the contractor's past performance in the context of federal RFPs and acquisitions, highlighting the need for honest assessments from current or previous clients to ensure successful project outcomes. Responses must be submitted by a specified deadline to facilitate timely evaluation.
Mar 24, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The document outlines the Wage Determination No. 2015-4281 under the Service Contract Act, specifying minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for federal contractors in the District of Columbia and neighboring Maryland and Virginia counties. For contracts effective after January 30, 2022, covered workers must be paid at least $17.75 per hour, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, have a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour unless a higher rate applies. The document includes detailed wage rates for various occupations and emphasizes compliance with Executive Orders related to minimum wage and paid sick leave provisions. Contractors are required to provide health and welfare benefits, vacation, and holiday pay along with specific conditions for uniform allowance and hazardous pay differentials. The document serves as essential guidance for contractors bidding on federal projects, ensuring workers receive fair compensation and benefits, thus aligning with governmental standards and protections aimed at promoting worker rights within federal contracting frameworks.
Mar 24, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The document outlines responses to questions related to solicitation 030ADV25Q0095, concerning the development of interactive media experiences for a new exhibit at the Library of Congress. The proposal due date has been extended to April 7, 2025. Key points include adjustments to project requirements due to the pandemic, details about existing audio-visual materials, and the specification that contractors will only develop interactive media for six distinct stations. The solicitation emphasizes that no new video filming is required, only audio interviews with library staff. The Library will not modify the contract for additional programs, nor will they provide a budget range for proposals at this time. Accessibility requirements are limited to closed captioning. Responses include clarifications on hardware, the number of onsite meetings needed, project management practices, and the nature of the interactive programs. Proposals are to be evaluated based on specific sections outlined in the solicitation, and firms may highlight previous Library of Congress projects as part of their experience. Overall, the document serves to clarify expectations and requirements for potential contractors participating in the RFP process.
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