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U.S. Library Of Congress·District of Columbia

Sole-Source Justification for My Talking Books (RealSAM) Dialog Licenses

Closes 9/30/2026$100k – $500kSole Source
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The Library of Congress (National Library Service for the Blind and Print‑Disabled) is issuing a sole‑source solicitation for RealSAM Dialog licenses and associated technical‑support services to keep its “My Talking Books” Alexa skill in production. The contractor will supply new perpetual licenses in blocks of 500 and provide annual support for both new and legacy licenses, with several hosting scenarios (contractor‑hosted, Library‑hosted Auth Proxy, etc.). Performance metrics, monthly and bi‑weekly reporting, and a post‑award kickoff are required. The effort is ongoing, with the Library retaining ownership of the licenses and data. • Provide new perpetual RealSAM Dialog licenses (blocks of 500) – firm‑fixed price. • Provide annual technical‑support services for both new and legacy licenses, with multiple hosting options. • Meet Library‑defined SLA (72‑hour response, monthly status reports, bi‑weekly license usage reports). • Deliver monthly and bi‑weekly performance reports, and attend status meetings (every third Wednesday). • Ensure all work complies with Library of Congress IT security requirements.

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Contact

James Robinson(Supervisory Contracting Officer)

[email protected]

(202) 707-9053

Key dates

Opened
8/28/2026
Questions due
9/11/2026
Closes
9/30/2026
Duration
5 years

Last updated

Details

Type
Sole Source
Industry
Information Technology and Software Development
NAICS
541511
Solicitation №
2027-NLS-0066

Budget estimate

$100,000 – $500,000

The solicitation does not disclose pricing. Based on typical enterprise‑level voice‑assistant licensing, a block of 500 perpetual RealSAM Dialog licenses could range from $80,000 to $200,000, and annual support per block might be $20,000‑$50,000. Assuming the Library will purchase between 5 and 10 blocks initially (2,500‑5,000 licenses) and retain support for at least three years, the total contract value could fall roughly between $100,000 and $500,000. Factors influencing the final amount include the number of license blocks ordered, the chosen hosting scenario (contractor‑hosted vs. Library‑hosted), and any negotiated volume discounts.

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