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NLS DTBM Breath Switch

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The Library of Congress seeks a single contractor to design and make a breath-controlled switch for digital talking book players, plus a technical data package, over a five-year contract. Details are in the attached solicitation and Attachment J-3.

Agency: Library Of Congress · Library Of Congress
Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Set-aside: No set-aside (open to all)
NAICS: 334419
Place of performance: Washington, DC
Posted: Nov 2, 2026
Response due: Nov 25, 2026
Solicitation number: 030ADV27R0008

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Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 13. 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. 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�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. This is intended to be a single-award 5-year IDIQ above the simplified acquisition threshold. Please see the attached solicitation and associated attachments for more details.

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