Library of Congress IRIS Taxonomy Tool Software Maintenance
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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 soliciting quotes for IRIS Taxonomy Tool Software Maintenance, specifically for continued annual support and maintenance of its PoolParty Semantic Suite modules. This unrestricted opportunity seeks to ensure the ongoing operation, development, and management of the Library's taxonomy configurations, automated tagging, and text analytics capabilities. Quotes are due by April 14, 2026, 8:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide annual technical support and software maintenance for existing PoolParty Semantic Suite perpetual software licenses. Key deliverables include:
- Technical support via phone and web portal.
- Support for installation, software updates, and usage.
- Timely response to technical issues, with "Operation-Impending Defects" requiring a 4-hour response.
- Software maintenance, including upgrades, fixes, and patches.
- Mitigation of identified software security vulnerabilities within specified timeframes (e.g., 30 days for High severity).
- Provision of end-of-support dates for specified products.
- Compliance with information security requirements, including handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and mandatory IT security training.
- Adherence to accessibility standards for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as per ADA and Section 508.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: A base year (September 4, 2026 - September 3, 2027) with two (2) one-year option periods.
- Place of Performance: Remotely at the contractor's facilities or approved telework site.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Questions Due: April 1, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Quotes Due: April 14, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: March 24, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Quoters must provide a firm-fixed price for each contract line item and ensure quotes are valid for 60 days. Offerors must also provide evidence of being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized re-seller/servicer for the PoolParty Semantic Suite.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as an RFQ under FAR Part 13. The Library of Congress, as a Legislative Branch agency, is not subject to the Small Business Act. Costs associated with addressing software security vulnerabilities must be included in the quote and are not separately reimbursable. The Library will not agree to licensing agreements that attempt to replace the order as the governing contract or establish new payment terms.