The Library of Congress (LOC) issued this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research for an upcoming requirement for software that automates construction of digital talking books compliant with DAISY ANSI/NISO Z39.86-2002 and NLS specifications 1202, 1203, 1205, and 1206. The software must generate talking books from commercial audiobooks with existing audio and from electronic text, synthesize speech for announcements and full-length books, manage XML control/navigation and metadata, support large-scale batch processing, and integrate with NLS AWS systems while allowing standard-format import/export without proprietary lock-in. The LOC seeks capability statements, rough order-of-magnitude pricing estimates, questions, and feedback on the draft Statement of Work and attachments. Demonstrations or samples and demonstrated AWS experience are required. Participation is voluntary, no official proposals are sought, no contract will be awarded from this RFI, and no expenses will be reimbursed.

This Request for Information seeks capability statements and market feedback for a future Library of Congress requirement for software to automate construction of digital talking books compliant with DAISY ANSI/NISO Z39.86-2002 and NLS specifications. The software must generate digital talking books from commercial audiobooks or electronic text, synthesize speech, create and manage XML navigation and metadata, handle large-scale batch processing, support standard file formats, allow import/export without proprietary lock-in, and integrate with NLS AWS systems. Offerors should demonstrate AWS knowledge and experience and provide demonstrations or samples, capability statements, rough order-of-magnitude pricing estimates, and feedback on the draft Statement of Work. Participation is voluntary, no contract will be awarded as a result of this RFI, and expenses will not be reimbursed. The notice is solely market research to inform possible future acquisition decisions.