The Library of Congress requires contract support for a maintenance plan for its Scanity archival scanner and wetgate scanning accessory. This includes one year of total care support with call center access, priority technical phone/email support, and software updates. The contract also includes up to two maintenance visits per year at the Packard Campus, with factory-trained service technician/engineer labor and exchange of equipment parts for repairs and preventative maintenance. All overhead costs, including travel and shipping expenses, are included in the firm-fixed-price contract. The work will be performed at the Library of Congress Packard Campus and the contractor's facility. The period of performance is three years (one base year plus two option years) at an estimated amount of less than $350,000. This is a sole source contract intended for Digital Film Technology (DFT), Inc.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the maintenance plan or services.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify a warranty period for the maintenance services.
The bid notice states that this is a sole source contract, implying the award criterion is based on the unique qualifications of the intended contractor, Digital Film Technology (DFT), Inc.
The bid notice requires that only factory-trained service technician/engineer labor shall work on this contract equipment.
The bid notice does not mention any specific penalties for non-compliance.
The bid notice mentions up to two maintenance visits at NAVCC per year, which are part of the contracted service, not a preliminary site visit for bidding.
The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the contract award.
The bid notice states the estimated amount for the full duration of the three-year contract is less than $350,000.