SOURCES SOUGHT
H -- Microform Quality Inspection Services - Capablity Statement Instructions - DRAFT SOW
- Notice Date
- 2/28/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 561990
— All Other Support Services
- Contracting Office
- Library of Congress, Contracts Services, Contracts Section, 101 Independence Ave SE, LA-325, Washington, District of Columbia, 20540-9411
- ZIP Code
- 20540-9411
- Solicitation Number
- LSP20130036
- Point of Contact
- Jonah, Phone: 2027070468, Vidya Vish, Phone: 2027079394
- E-Mail Address
-
jler@loc.gov, vvis@loc.gov
(jler@loc.gov, vvis@loc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- DRAFT SOW Capability Statement CAPABILITY STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA MICROFORM QUALITY INSPECTION The Preservation Directorate, (PD) Library Services within the Library of Congress (LOC) is conducting market research for inspection of defects in service copies of preservation microforms (microfilm and microfiche) and in label information on boxes or in information on microfiche headers. Offerors may propose any inspection process (es) providing the process meets the technical requirements specified in the SOW. This sources sought notice is being used to determine if sufficient interest and capability exists regarding a potential future solicitation. 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 Preservation Directorate, Library Services anticipates awarding a multi year firm fixed price IDIQ contract with a base year and option years. The Preservation Directorate seeks capability statements from all sources. Capability Statement Instructions In response to the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW), the (PD) hereby solicits capability statements from eligible contractors. These statements shall be no longer than 5 pages (single-spaced, with a minimum of one-inch margins and 12 point font). Contractors should include its current production capacity in this solicitation. The capability statement should describe the process and value of the inspection process, the expertise of key personnel, and the capability of the company to provide the necessary capacity for services as stated in the draft SOW and below. The capability statement should describe the qualifications and experience of key personnel, as well as related corporate experience and capacity, in each of the following areas: •Have extensive knowledge, and experience in successfully inspecting microforms produced from a variety of different types of original material, including but not limited to monographs, serials, newspaper-format periodicals and newspapers, manuscripts, etc. in English and non-English languages. •Have the capacity to successfully inspect microforms yearly in a range of 1200 to 3600 microforms. •Have experience working with organizations that have required quality inspection of library microform materials applying nationally recognized standards and guidelines published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the American Library Association (ALA) and the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) [for publications by Research Library Group (RLG)] for work site environment, procedures and practices for inspecting microfilm. •Have the capacity to receive, handle properly, inspect and ship back the microforms. •Have the capacity to assure that all Library materials are secured at all times they are in the Contractor's custody. The Contractor must comply with all the Library's security regulations and procedures. The Library may require the Contractor to show proof of insurance to cover replacement costs due to possible damage or loss of Library materials. •Have ability to ensure: that all work areas are clean, with work organized to eliminate loss and facilitate identification and retrieval of work in progress, eating, drinking, or smoking is prohibited in work areas where the Library's materials are located. •Have equipment used to inspect microforms clean and in good working order to eliminate damage during inspections. •Have training in and apply preservation practices in handling of microforms and shall use lint-free, white nylon gloves when handling microforms during inspections. •Provide the physical inspection of the Library microfilm reels and microfiche sheets, the detailed and statistical reports documenting the inspection results, and the safe return shipment of the inspected microform products to the library. Appendix should include: -Provide a list of customers that are using and/or other interested parties who are evaluating their inspection services. Interested parties having the capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements may submit capability statements via email to Contract Specialist Johan Lerman at jler@loc.gov Please address each requirement in the order listed above. 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.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/LOC/CS/CS1/LSP20130036/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20540, United States
- Zip Code: 20540
- Zip Code: 20540
- Record
- SN02998502-W 20130302/130228234728-09e439e32c1c37a105edd1098674b8a7 (fbodaily.com)
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