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Library Services

Institute of Museum and Library ServicesDistrict of Columbia, USADue Friday, November 13, 2026
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Institute of Museum and Library Services
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Description

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The government authority in Washington, DC, requires a vendor to establish, sustain, and improve its library services and operations. The requested scope includes providing access to books, print and electronic media, research databases, career resources, reference desk services, and space for studying, reading, and meetings. The vendor will also host events, classes, and cultural programs for all ages, while supporting library staff training, community priority programming, and the acquisition of library-related materials. The buyer requires an offsite vendor and restricts eligibility strictly to USA organizations. The buyer requests proposals to determine the budget for this procurement.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from fy27-ols-nab-NOFO.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is issuing a grant to assist eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations within their communities. Grants support acquiring materials, community programming, and staff training. Federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native regional or village corporations that offer library or archival services are eligible to apply.

Issued by
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Applications Due
November 13, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Anticipated date of notification of award decisions
April 2027
Anticipated start dates for new awards
May 1, 2027
How to submit
Electronic via Grants.gov Workspace
Submission details
Submit via Grants.gov Workspace. Required components include web forms (SF-424S and Program Information Form) and PDF uploads (Library Services Plan and IMLS Budget Form).
Contract term
May 1, 2027 – April 30, 2028
Estimated value
$6,000 - $10,000 per individual award; $1,700,000 total program funding
Funding
2 C.F.R. § 200 (Uniform Guidance), Assistance Listing Number: 45.311

Scope of work

  • Supporting the acquisition of library-related materials
  • Supporting programming for identified community priorities
  • Supporting training for library staff
  • Supporting project activities that include aspects of two or more of the objectives listed

Minimum qualifications

  • Must be Federally recognized as a Tribe or an Alaska native regional or village corporation
  • Must offer library and/or archival services to the community
  • Must have an active SAM.gov account and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
  • Must have an active Grants.gov registration

Documents to include with the bid

  • Organizational Form (SF-424S)
  • IMLS Library – Discretionary Program Information Form
  • Library Services Plan
  • IMLS Budget Form

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