Notification of Library of Congress Agile IDIQ Contract Ceiling Price Increase
ID: CIO23PL0108Type: Justification
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESSLIBRARY OF CONGRESSCONTRACTS SERVICESWashington, DC, 20540, USA

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9ddeccef9e5a40be8e5183b6afbae8ca/view
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    The Library of Congress is notifying interested parties about a modification to the Agile Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, which has resulted in an increase to the shared ceiling price on a sole-source basis. This adjustment is in accordance with FAR regulations and pertains to IT and telecom business application/application development support services, which are critical for the Library's operational efficiency. The modifications are documented in a redacted class justification and approval document, which provides further details on the decision. For inquiries, interested parties can contact Quinn Cartheuser at qcart@loc.gov or by phone at 202-707-2339, or reach out to Veronica Price at vprice@loc.gov or 202-707-9335.

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    Quinn Cartheuser
    (202) 707-2339
    qcart@loc.gov
    Veronica Price
    (202) 707-9335
    vprice@loc.gov
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    Class JA LOC Agile IDIQ Contracts - Final_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines the justification and approval for the Library of Congress to award contracts through other than full and open competition, specifically for Agile Development and System Integration services. It seeks to increase the shared ceiling on existing contracts from $75 million to $95 million to accommodate urgent IT service needs, addressing ongoing modernization projects that, if delayed, would harm the Library's mission. The action is necessitated due to compelling urgency and aims to ensure continuity until new multiple award contracts can be awarded in 2023.
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