The National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS/BPH), within the Library of Congress (LOC) is conducting a Market Research for contractors who can transcribe, press, and distribute braille issues (quarterly) of Braille Book Review. The work shall be done in accordance with NLS/BPH Specifications 410 and 801(with the exception that sections .3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.6, 3.9, .4.5.1, and 4.5.6 of Specification 801 do not apply). Specifications may be found at http://www.loc.gov/nls/specs/

This notice is provided as information to the market place and is an invitation for potential offerors to express interest and provide information regarding their relevant capabilities. Information submitted in response to this notice may be used as a basis for a future solicitation and/or as a basis for more in-depth research of an organization's capability.

The National Library Service (NLS) anticipates awarding a multiple award, five year IDIQ contracts with a base year and four options years.
The National Library Service (NLS) seeks capability statements from all sources. NLS reserves the right to choose blind and disabled veterans.

Capability Statement Instructions
In response to the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW), NLS hereby solicits capability statements from eligible contractors. These statements shall be no longer than 2 pages (single-spaced, with a minimum of one-inch margins and 12 point font). Interested parties having the capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements may submit capability statements via the FBO website.

This is not an invitation for bid or request for proposal or other solicitation and in no way obligates the Library of Congress to award a contract. The Sources Sought Notice is part of the LOC's Vendor Communication plan and the sole intent is to obtain capabilities for set-aside and procurement planning purposes.

Please provide the following Business information:
1. DUNS Number
2. Company Name
3. Company Address
4. Company Point of Contact, phone number and email address
5. Corporate structure (corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, professional corporation, etc.);
6. Point of Contact, phone number and email address of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses

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