LOC Novel High-Density Optical Data Storage
Key Takeaways
- Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
- Work to be performed in Washington, DC
- Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Contract Details
- Notice ID
- 030ADV27R0004
- Opportunity Type
- Solicitation
- Agency
- LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
- Sub-Agency
- LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
- Office
- CONTRACTS SERVICES
- Posted Date
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- Response Deadline
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- NAICS Code
- 518210 - Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- PSC Code
- 7K20
- Set-Aside
- No Set Aside
- Place of Performance
- Washington, DC, 20540
- Status
- Active
Description
The Library of Congress, hereinafter referred to as the Library or LOC, is exploring innovative preservation methods for its digital collections. The LOC is seeking to determine the feasibility of utilizing ultra-high density optical data storage designed for the long-term preservation of a subset of the Librarys digital collections. Currently, the Library manages over 1 billion unique objects of digital preservation data (~33 petabytes) via traditional storage methods. For longevity and reduced migration intervals, it may be reasonable for this portion of data to be permanently stored on a novel medium. The focus would be on a solution that exhibits high areal density, a long lifespan, reduced maintenance/migration cycles, is immutable, and displays a high level of durability. The Library
Why This Opportunity Matters
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS is actively seeking qualified contractors for computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in Washington, DC. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.
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