# SAM #030ADV27R0008

Develop and produce a breath switch for the Library of Congress DTBM

**Buyer:** Library of Congress Contracts Services
**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** November 25, 2026
**Identifier:** 030ADV27R0008
**NAICS:** 334419, 334118, 334418

The Library of Congress is seeking development and production of a breath-operated switch for its Digital Talking Book Machine (DTBM).

### Description

<p>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 13.</p>

<p>This is a simplified acquisition to establish a contract for a breath switch. This breath switch will be used to control the Digital Talking Book Machine (DTBM) DS-1 (Digital Standard version 1), DA-1 (Digital Advanced player version 1), and DA-2 (Digital Advanced player version 2) allowing for control of the device using pulses of air.</p>

<p>The contractor shall develop both a breath switch and a Technical Data Package upon which this device is based. The breath switch shall consist of a micro controller and associated circuitry, a USB-A connector, housing, and a mouth tube. A full description of breath switch requirements is contained in Attachment J-3. The breath switch&rsquo;s tubing shall be food safe (i.e., silicone). The contractor shall develop any required tooling, production/test equipment, and procedures required to manufacture the breath switch. This work shall comprise two phases: (1) a non-recurring engineering (NRE) phase and (2) a full-production phase.</p>

<p>This is intended to be a single-award 5-year IDIQ above the simplified acquisition threshold.</p>

<p>Please see the attached solicitation and associated attachments for more details.&nbsp;</p>

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