Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support Competition
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 (LOC), through its Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK), has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Books & Non-Print Materials and Related Support Competition. This will be a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year base period. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is anticipated to be released on or after January 28, 2026, via SAM.gov.
Scope of Work
The LOC requires contract support to provide Books and Non-Print Materials and Related Support to participating federal libraries, federal information centers, other entities of the federal Government, and the District of Columbia. This effort centralizes the acquisition of commercial information services, publications in any format, library support services, related accounting services, and related education, information, and support services. The goal is to reduce the Government's time and labor investment in acquiring essential information.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation
- Contract Type: Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: 5-year base period (no options)
- Set-Aside: Not specified
- RFP Availability: On or after January 28, 2026
- Published Date: January 13, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a pre-solicitation. The official RFP will be distributed solely through www.SAM.gov, and hard copies will not be available. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring www.SAM.gov for all future information, including amendments. Questions concerning this Pre-Solicitation Notice should be directed to Katherine Bowen, Contracting Officer, via email at katbowen@loc.gov and fedlinkcontracts@loc.gov.