Opportunity
SAM #030ADV26R0055
Solicitation for Custom Battery Packs for Digital Talking Book Machines (DTBMs)
Buyer
Library of Congress Contracts Services
Posted
September 21, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
030ADV26R0055
NAICS
335912, 335910
The Library of Congress is seeking custom battery packs for Digital Talking Book Machines (DTBMs) used by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS/BPD). - Government Buyer: - Library of Congress, Contracts and Grants Directorate - National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS/BPD) - Products Requested: - DTBM Battery Pack for 1st Generation Digital Talking Book Machines - Compatible with Standard Model (DS1) and Advanced Model (DA1) - Includes manufacturing, assembly, tooling, production equipment, verification testing, and quality assurance - 24-month warranty - First article samples required - Low Self-Discharge Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack - Part Number: 040-1310901 - 7.2V, 2000mAh, six matched AA cells - Safety features: PTC fuse (Bourns MF-S350 or equivalent), precision thermistor (Semitec 104AT-2 or equivalent), thermal switch (ACCU THERM AT100PN 70C27L or equivalent) - Cable harness with JST PAP-04V-S connector - White shrink wrap insulation and permanent label with manufacturer info and warnings - Packaging for USPS shipment: cartons of 10 packs, over-packs of 6 cartons - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Batteries must be custom-fit for DTBM devices per NLS specifications - Emphasis on quality assurance, verification testing, and first article samples - Compliance with UL 2054 safety standard - Weight under 200 grams - 24-month warranty - Small business set-aside (including HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) - No specific OEMs named; key component manufacturers referenced for safety parts (Bourns, Semitec, ACCU THERM, JST) - Estimated contract value: $25,000 minimum, $1,500,000 maximum - Ordering period: 3 years, with deliveries completed by end of contract period
Description
This is a full and open competition placed under the authority of FAR 13.5.
The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain bespoke batteries to fit inside the of the Digital Talking Book Machines (DTBMs) that are used by NLS patrons. Proposals are due by 10/19/2026 at 5PM Eastern. Questions are due by: 10/07/2026.
Please see the attached documents for the full solicitation.