FEDLINK Library Support Services

Quick Summary

The Library of Congress (LOC) Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) is soliciting proposals for Library Support Services under a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This opportunity, LCFDL26R0012, has a 5-year base ordering period and a maximum cumulative value of $100,000,000 per contract. Proposals are due by January 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

This IDIQ is divided into two lots:

• Lot 1: On-site Library Support Services – Encompasses on-site staffing and project management for departmental management, library systems, collection services (circulation, document delivery, interlibrary loan), data services, public services (reference, research), and technical services (cataloging, metadata).
• Lot 2: Off-site Technical Services – Covers technical services performed remotely, including cataloging, metadata services, and physical processing of library materials. Specific tasks will be defined in individual task orders.

Contract Details & Amendments

• Contract Type: Multiple-Award IDIQ.
• Period of Performance: Five-year ordering period (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2031).
• Estimated Value: Guaranteed minimum of $2,500; maximum cumulative $100,000,000 per contract.
• Set-Aside: None specified (open to multiple awardees).
• Pricing: Lot 1 will be Labor Hour (task orders may be FFP), and Lot 2 will be Firm Fixed Price. Offerors must price based on their own rates, adhering to Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determinations. Other Direct Costs (ODCs) have been removed from Attachment A – Lot 1 Price Schedule.
• Amendments:
  • Amendment 0001 (Jan 15, 2026) extended the question submission deadline (now passed) and corrected the solicitation number.
  • Amendment 0002 (Jan 21, 2026) provided Q&A 1, updated Attachment A (Lot 1 Price Schedule), and updated Section L.
  • Amendment 0003 (Jan 27, 2026) provided Q&A 2.
  • No amendments have extended the proposal due date.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically in three separate files: Volume I (Entity Information), Volume II (Technical Proposal), and Volume III (Business Proposal). Attachment A and/or B (Excel pricing schedules) must also be included. Resumes are only required for designated Key Personnel (Contract Manager and Alternate) at the IDIQ proposal stage.
• Page Limits: A combined 20-page limit exists for Evaluation Factors 1 and 2 per Lot. For proposals on both Lots, the total limit is 40 pages (20 pages per Lot for combined Factors 1 and 2). Resumes for Key Personnel may exceed page limits.
• Past Performance: Completed CPAR reports or Government references are acceptable in lieu of a completed Past Performance Questionnaire.
• Evaluation: A "best value trade-off" analysis will be used. Technical Approach, Management Approach, Government/Other Experience, and Past Performance are considered more important than Price. Offerors must closely review Sections L & M for detailed instructions and evaluation factors.

Key Dates

• Proposals Due: January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.

Contact Information

• Primary Contact: Catherine J. Campbell, catcampbell@loc.gov, 202-707-1924.