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Effective: Feb 1, 2025

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This document details a sole-source contract for the Library of Congress to obtain maintenance and support services for four Indelt Videotape Robots (Model Broadcast T3) at its National Audio-Visual Conservation Center. The services, provided by Backporch Broadcast, include two semi-annual onsite preventative maintenance visits, replacement of consumable gripper finger pads, and a 90-day warranty on parts and labor. The contract's period of performance is from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. The sole-source justification is based on Backporch Broadcast being the only authorized US representative for the manufacturer, Indelt.

Effective: Dec 1, 2024

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This document details a sole-source contract between the Library of Congress's American Folklife Center and Russell Oliver for the production of a 20-25 minute documentary film. The film will draw on specific archival collections (AFC 2022/008) from the Community Collections Grant program and is intended for premiere in 2025 as part of a year-long celebration. The contract's period of performance is from December 1, 2024, to May 1, 2025. The justification for awarding the contract to Mr. Oliver without full competition is based on his unique ownership of the original materials, his deep familiarity with the content, and his essential relationships with the documented communities, which are critical for fulfilling the program's mission of community self-representation.