Librarian Program Services
- Client
- Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
- Solicitation No.
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- Posted
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- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Washington, DC, requires a USA-based vendor to provide offsite librarian program services. The buyer seeks a contractor to build a library and archival workforce that meets diverse community information needs and increases institutional capacity for libraries, archives, and graduate programs nationwide. To accomplish this, the selected vendor must explore alternative pathways into the library services field, including innovative alternatives to traditional credentialing and librarian education. Additionally, the contractor must incorporate cutting-edge tools and fresh topics into continuing education, deliver training and professional development to library and archives professionals, develop faculty and information leaders, and recruit, educate, and retain the next generation of professionals. Eligibility restricts participation strictly to onshore USA organizations. The buyer provides no specific budget details and instead requests proposals to determine the cost. The source text omits key dates and evaluation criteria.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from fy27-ols-lb21-NOFO.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting proposals for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program to build an archival and library workforce capable of meeting community information needs. Projects focus on exploring alternative pathways into library services, continuing education, training, and faculty development. U.S. onshore organizations meeting specific library eligibility criteria are eligible to apply.
- Issued by
- Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
- Applications due
- November 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
- How to submit
- Electronic via Grants.gov Workspace
- Submission details
- Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov Workspace using required PDF forms and attachments. Standard attachments include a 10-page maximum Proposal Narrative in 11-point font or higher.
- Estimated value
- $25,000 to $750,000 depending on project type
- Place of performance
- Offsite
- Funding
- Assistance Listing Number 45.313; 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance
How proposals are evaluated
| Peer review criteria set forth in section 6 of the NOFO |
Scope of work
- Explore alternative pathways into the library services field and innovative credentialing alternatives
- Use cutting edge tools and fresh topics in continuing education provision
- Provide training and professional development to library and archives professionals
- Develop faculty and information leaders
- Recruit, educate, and retain the next generation of library and archives professionals
Minimum qualifications
- Must be an eligible onshore USA organization
- Must have an active SAM.gov registration prior to application submission
- Must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Must have an active Grants.gov registration with a Login.gov account
Documents to include with the bid
- Application for Federal Domestic Assistance/Short Organizational Form (SF-424S)
- IMLS Library - Discretionary Program Information Form
- Proposal Narrative (10 pages max)
- IMLS Budget Form
- Budget Justification
- Resumes of Key Personnel or Position Descriptions
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