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TTS for DTB Pilot - Request for Information

Description: The Library of Congress seeks capability statements and feedback on a prospective requirement for software that automates production of digital talking books from existing audio and electronic text. The software would synthesize speech, generate XML navigation and metadata, support large-scale batch processing, and integrate with NLS systems on AWS. Respondents may comment on the draft statement of work and provide rough pricing estimates; this request is market research, not a request for official proposals.

Buyer: Contracts Services
Federal · DC, US
Released: Sep 24, 2026
Closes: Oct 12, 2026(12 days left)

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