Newspaper and Periodical Information Services - Intent to Sole Source
SAM.GOV Due: May 6, 2025 at 09:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The Library of Congress is planning to award a sole-source contract to the National Federation for the Blind (NFB) for Newspaper and Periodical Information Services. This contract, which is mandated by Congress under Public Law 118-47, aims to provide access to at least 400 selected publications for blind and print-disabled individuals through telephone and internet services. The contract will run from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030, and is valued above $250,000. The NFB Newsline program is the only known service in the U.S. that offers this type of access, ensuring that subscribers can receive news content at no cost, 24/7, while traveling. This opportunity is particularly suited for organizations with experience in providing accessible information services to individuals with disabilities.
Description

This is a public notice prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2 – Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions, FAR 6.3 – Other Than Full and Open Competition, this source is expressly authorized or required by statute, specifically this service is mandated by Co

Entities
LOC
Library of Congress
NAICS
813319
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Washington , District of Columbia
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
James Robinson [email protected] primary
Brenda Kinlay [email protected] secondary