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Smartphone Style Mobile Barcode Scanners

This is a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain capability statements and potential feedback for an upcoming Library of Congress (LOC) requirement.

Notice typeSources Sought: Market research. The agency wants to know who can do this work. Answering is free and can get the job set aside for small businesses.
Who's buyingContracts Services, Library of Congress
WhereWashington, District of Columbia
DeadlineFri, Nov 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST (28 days left)
Who can bidOpen to any business (no set-aside)
Solicitation #2027-LGD-0087
PostedThu, Oct 22, 2026
ContactJames Robinson, [email protected]

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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 support to procure twenty-five (25) rugged, smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers built with an integrated barcode scanner for fast data collection in library environments. The smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers shall have an Android OS, be lightweight, contain touchscreen capabilities, USB charging, contain a replaceable battery, and have an optional trigger accessory available. The smartphone-style enterprise mobile computers shall support support the Finding EnvironmenT for Collected Holdings (FETCH) software to maintain the Library’s inventory at the offsite facilities, include an ongoing annual maintenance plan, software updates, hardware repair and replacement for each device. In order to obtain this information, the Library is seeking capabilities statements, rough orders of magnitude estimates, input on the Statement of Work, or any other information your business would care to provide in order to help the Library understand the possible solutions available on the commercial marketplace. All information received shall be reviewed to help the Library inform its possible future acquisition decisions relating to this requirement. Participation in this RFI is voluntary only and is no guarantee of future business. As an RFI, this is NOT an official soli

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