Bid guide

How to bid on Zeutschel Scanner Support for the Library of Congress

Library of Congress Washington, DCCloses November 20, 2026

What the Library of Congress is buying

The Library of Congress seeks a firm-fixed-price service agreement for its Zeutschel OS 15000 overhead book scanner, serial number 65293. The work includes an initial inspection to diagnose and repair current issues, plus annual on-site preventive maintenance.

The agreement also includes repair parts and labor, travel, remote support, telephone and email support, and software maintenance. A vendor with the right technical capability may find this a fit for its service business.

Deadline and submission

Quotes are due by email no later than November 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST.

The notice identifies this as an RFQ. It says quotes must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer James Robinson and Contract Specialist Jacqueline Miller by the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit a firm that services Zeutschel OS 15000 overhead book scanners and can provide inspection, repair, on-site maintenance, parts, labor, travel, and remote support.

Vendors should also be prepared to provide software technical support, corrections, maintenance releases, and documentation updates.

How to access the solicitation and respond

On the portal, click “View original source” to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one.

Review the attached solicitation document for further information. The notice gives these submission contacts: James Robinson at [email protected] and Jacqueline Miller at [email protected]. Email your quote to both by the stated deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete quote

Read the solicitation document carefully and check that your quote addresses the full service agreement, including the initial inspection and repair, annual on-site maintenance, parts, labor, travel, remote assistance, and software maintenance.

Make your firm-fixed price easy to understand and explain what services and support it covers. Allow time to review the quote and send it before the deadline.

See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond

Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.

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This guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Library of Congress; the original posting controls.