Spare Parts IDIQ for Indelt Videotape Robots
ID: 2025-LGR-0189Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

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https://sam.gov/opp/eaad63bf717d47439cc8715991199c19/view
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    The Library of Congress intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract for the procurement of spare parts for its videotape robots, which are essential for digitizing historic video collections at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC) in Culpeper, Virginia. The contract will cover the purchase of both new and refurbished critical components, including gripper fingers and optical scanners, with a requirement for delivery within 60 days of order receipt and a 90-day warranty on all parts. This initiative supports the Library's strategic goal of preserving and providing access to America's audiovisual heritage. Interested parties can contact James Robinson at jarobinson@loc.gov for further information; the contract value is below $250,000, with a performance period of five years.

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    James Robinson
    jarobinson@loc.gov
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    Robot Parts IDIQ - JA - Signed - Redacted.pdf
    Statement of Work - Robot Parts - Draft for Public Posting.docx
    The Library of Congress is seeking contractor support through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the procurement of new and refurbished parts for its videotape robots, critical to the digitization of historic video collections at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC) in Culpeper, Virginia. The robots significantly contribute to the lab's digitization efforts. The scope includes the purchase of new components such as gripper fingers and optical scanners, alongside refurbished assemblies like gripper and carousel assemblies. The contractor is required to deliver these parts within 60 days of order receipt and provide a 90-day warranty on all parts. This initiative plays a vital role in the Library’s strategic goal of preserving America’s creative records and ensuring access to its extensive audiovisual heritage. The outlined specifications and requirements aim to maintain the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the digitization laboratory.
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