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This is a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain capability statements and potential feedback for an upcoming Library of Congress (LOC) requirement. The solicitation is not expected until Quarter 3 o... This is a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain capability statements and potential feedback for an upcoming Library of Congress (LOC) requirement. The solicitation is not expected until Quarter 3 or 4 of fiscal year 2022. Specifically, the Library of Congress (Library) requires contractor support services to obtain annual maintenance service for the AG/CAD Dyss X5 Digital Cutter (boxmaker). This item is already owned by the Library. In addition to planned preventive maintenance service and repairs, the contract must provide for the opportunity to procure non-planned repair service during the period of performance. The annual maintenance service support agreement would include an annual preventative maintenance visit and assessment of any issues that affect normal operation of the machine. The maintenance and repairs must occur at the Library of Congress, Madison Building, Washington, DC, United States of America. This equipment is a critical part of meeting the housing needs of General and Special Collections by the Conservation Division and is necessary for the long-term preservation of collection items. In order to obtain this information, the Library is seeking capabilities statements or any other information your business would care to provide in order to help the Library understand the possible solutions available on the commercial marketplace. All capabilities statements received shall be reviewed to help the Library inform its possible future solicitation decisions relating to this requirement. Participation in this RFI is voluntary only and is no guarantee of future business. As an RFI, this is NOT an official solicitation. The Library is not seeking to obtain proposals or quotes at this time as a result of this notice. The Library is seeking simple capability statements from potential offerors as a way to perform supplemental market research. No contract shall be awarded as a result of this RFI. An official solicitation will be forthcoming at a later date. This notice solely constitutes market research. Capability statements are being requested to query the market, but they shall not be considered quotes or proposals. Under no circumstances shall any expenses be repaid as a result of contractor engagement with RFI this notice. Offerors are encouraged to ask questions or provide feedback so that the LOC may enhance its understanding to reflect a more accurate business environment. Also attached is a draft Statement of Work. Offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on this document as well, and all comments/questions/suggestions shall be considered (this is not a guarantee that they will be answered to reflected in the final solicitation). Finally, rough orders of magnitude in terms of pricing is also being asked for. Please note, these would be estimates only and serve only the purposes of market research. Please send any questions/feedback and/or capability statements to the Contracting Officer listed on this notice.