# Telecommunications Backup Power

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/030adv25q0181

- Solicitation number: 030ADV25Q0181
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Library of Congress
- Contracting office: Contracts Services (030ADV)
- NAICS: 221122 Electric Power Distribution
- Product or service code: 7G21 Digital network communications hardware, software, and other equipment used within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's Local Area Network (LAN). Wide Area Network (WAN) digital transmission equipment, supporting hardware and software directly connecting data centers, offices and third parties. Includes 1) external digital network transport equipment (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points 2) copper and fiber communications systems, and 3) cellular infrastructure such as towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication. Products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise digital equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets.
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: August 7, 2025
- Last posted: August 27, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/36fb07c1aad84388b57744d91486cffd/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information attached to this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate solicitation will not be issued. 030ADV25Q0181 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ).

The Library of Congress (the Library) requires service, support, and maintenance for the Library’s telecommunications backup power systems with full maintenance replacement on all systems and components at no additional cost to the Library. The Library telecommunications backup power systems are defined as a combination of DC power plants plus all batteries, inverters, power plants, UPS’s and all associated wiring and equipment.

All power systems have a minimum requirement of eight hours of backup for voice telecommunications equipment. Maintenance shall be provided at various locations in the District of Columbia and Maryland as listed in the attached solicitation document. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by August 18, 2025 at 10:00AM. If your company is interested, refer to the attached RFQ 030ADV25Q0181 for more information on how to provide a quote.

## Publications

- August 7, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 55df836733f54b2f812638216cf56671. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/55df836733f54b2f812638216cf56671/view
- August 21, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 52bcd3baa9744f89ab2314a2b282b594. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/52bcd3baa9744f89ab2314a2b282b594/view
- August 27, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 36fb07c1aad84388b57744d91486cffd. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/36fb07c1aad84388b57744d91486cffd/view

## Points of contact

- Brandon Mose, bmose@loc.gov
- Tiffany Lucas, tluc@loc.gov

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