TTS for DTB Pilot - Request for Information

Sources SoughtActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in Washington, DC
  • Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services
  • This is market research - no award at this stage

Contract Details

Notice ID
2027-NLS-0075
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Office
CONTRACTS SERVICES
Posted Date
Monday, September 28, 2026
Response Deadline
Monday, October 12, 2026
PSC Code
DA01
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, 20540
Status
Active

Description

**09/28/2026: Amendment: Attachments Added, see below. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain capability statements and potential feedback for an upcoming Library of Congress (LOC) requirement. Specifically, the Library of Congress (Library) requires the contractor to design software to automate the construction of digital talking books compliant with DAISY ANSI/NISO Z39.86-2002 and NLS specifications 1202, 1203, 1205, 1206 as applicable and Proper XML structure and validation for digital talking books. The software shall be capable of generating digital talking books from commercial audiobooks with pre-existing audio files, as well as from electronic text source materials that do not include pre-existing audio. The software shall automate the synthesis of speech from provided a

Why This Opportunity Matters

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS is conducting market research to identify potential sources for custom computer programming services in Washington, DC. Responding to this notice helps ensure your company is considered for the eventual solicitation.