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Hardware & Equipment District of Columbia New Reviewed

Breath Switch (Updated)

SAM.gov (Federal Opportunities)

Library of Congress

Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Nov 2, 2026
Due Nov 25, 2026
microcontroller USB-A Digital Talking Book Machine $100K – $500K

About This Opportunity

The Library of Congress is procuring development and production of a breath switch that lets users control DTBM DS-1, DA-1, and DA-2 players with pulses of air. The scope includes a microcontroller-based device with associated circuitry, a USB-A connector, housing, and food-safe mouth tubing, plus a Technical Data Package and the tooling, production/test equipment, and procedures needed for manufacture.

This bid is 75% technology related

Highly relevant to the tech industry

Why we classified this as tech

This is development and production of an adaptive USB input device with a microcontroller and associated circuitry for controlling digital talking book players. It is specialized assistive technology hardware, not a software or IT-services procurement.

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Deadline: Nov 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

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