Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Braille Mailing Containers
Deadline: 30 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 04 Jun 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 142616263
Document Ref. No.: 2026-NLS-0043
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
Purchaser's Detail
Name: Login to see tender_details
Address: Login to see tender_details
Email: Login to see tender_details
Login to see detailsTender Details
Notice: This is a competitive solicitation for commercial products and commercial services adhering to the requirements of FAR subpart 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is for the procurement of Braille Mailing Containers to two (2) types of braille mailing containers, standard sizes and large sizes.
The National Library Service (NLS) produces books and magazines in braille and audio formats for individuals who are unable to read standard print due to visual or other physical disabilities. Most of these books and magazines are circulated to patrons through the mail. Braille books are primarily distributed in multi-volume format to libraries and utilize braille mailing containers for shipment to individual patrons.
The contractor shall furnish two (2) types of braille mail containers in accordance with the requirements set forth in this contract. The total quantity shall consist of approximately eighty percent (80%) standard-size mail containers and twenty percent (20%) large-size mail containers. The contractor shall apply all required preprinted text and/or imaging to each braille mail container as specified. Prior to full production, the contractor shall produce and submit preproduction control samples in both standard and large sizes for inspection and approval by the Library. The contractor shall perform all necessary inspection and testing of preproduction samples to ensure compliance with contract requirements before proceeding to full production. Upon receipt of written approval from the Library, the contractor shall proceed with the full production of braille mail containers. All production units shall confirm the approved samples and contract specifications.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror that provides the best value to the government. For this competition, the following evaluation factors will be used to determine the “Best Value Tradeoff” for the government:
Volume ...
Notice ID: 2026-nls-0043
Department/Ind. Agency: library of congress
Sub-tier: library of congress
Office: contracts services
Product Service Code: 8105 - bags and sacks
NAICS Code: 31499 - All Other Textile Product Mills
Inactive Dates: jul 15, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
Documents
Tender Notice
Documents.zip