Library of Congress - Davinci System Replacement
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Library of Congress is seeking proposals for the Davinci System Replacement at its National Audiovisual Conservation Center (NAVCC). This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is for the acquisition of two Davinci Resolve hardware workstations to replace aging equipment critical for film preservation and digital restoration. The resulting contract will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). Proposals are due March 6, 2026, at 15:00 EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two (2) Davinci Resolve compatible hardware workstations, fully configured to run the most recent version of Davinci Resolve Studio. Key system specifications include:
- 10Gb Ethernet and 25Gb SAN host adapter.
- 1TB OS drive and two (2) 4TB media drives.
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit operating system.
- 128GB RAM.
- One (1) year manufacturer warranty, commencing upon Library acceptance. Optional items, which may be ordered via contract modification, include two (2) 4K monitors (equivalent to Eizo CG319X-4k-BK) and two (2) battery backup units (equivalent to Cyber Power CP1500PFCLCD). Shipping is the contractor's responsibility to the NAVCC in Culpeper, VA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Base period from June 30, 2026, to June 29, 2027. Option periods for monitors and battery backups align with this timeframe.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Proposal Due: March 6, 2026, 15:00 EST
- Published: February 2, 2026
- Proposal Validity: Must be valid until June 30, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The successful offeror must provide a technically acceptable proposal at the lowest price. Technical acceptability requires meeting all specifications outlined in SOW Section C.3.1; no alternative products will be accepted.
Submission Details
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Contracting Officer James Robinson (jarobinson@loc.gov) and Contract Specialist Jacqueline Miller (jacmiller@loc.gov).