Purchase of Turntables, Tonearms and Custom Plinths

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 5.2 – Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions, FAR part 6.3 – Other Than Full and Open Competition (BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION) and FAR part 13/13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with additional information included in this synopsis. This solicitation is issued as a Request of Quotes (RFQ).

The Library of Congress (Library) requires the procurement of the replacement of the existing 25-year-old Simon Yorke turntables for new upgraded turntables. The Technics SP10R turntable system has been identified as uniquely capable of fulfilling the archival requirements .... Read More