Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

    DIGITAL ARCHIVIST SUPPORT

    Sol. 1166521PresolicitationBELTSVILLE, MD
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Apr 7, 2026
    POSTED
    Mar 23, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    519210
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    R605
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The USDA is preparing to issue a Request for Quote for a Digital Archivist to support digital preservation and scholarly publishing. Services will include managing digital collections, enhancing metadata, and ensuring research integrity. This opportunity is limited to existing BPA holders and is a pre-solicitation notice.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    1166521
    Notice Type
    Presolicitation
    Posted Date
    March 23, 2026
    Response Deadline
    April 7, 2026
    NAICS Code
    519210AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    R605
    Issuing Office
    USDA ARS AFM APD
    Primary Contact
    Elizabeth Calhoun
    State
    MD
    ZIP Code
    20705
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    Pre-solicitation for Commercial Services – Prepared in Accordance with FAR Part 12

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to issue a BPA Call for a Digital Archivist. The intended sources are existing BPA holders under which multiple BPAs were awarded: 1232SA23A0006, 1232SA23A0007, and 1232SA23A0008.

    A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued to these BPA holders. Award will be made to the vendor that provides the best value to the Government for these services.

    Description of Services

    USDA requires a Digital Archivist to provide expert advice and operational support in the following areas: Scholarly publishing Research integrity Copyright and licensing Open access and public access to USDA-funded research These services will advance USDA’s scientific integrity and gold-standard science requirements.

    Scope of Work

    Digital Archivist to establish and maintain a library digital preservation program, including foundational policies, that ensures the long-term accessibility, integrity, and quality of both digitized and born-digital collections. This includes effectively managing new digital acquisitions, enhancing metadata, and providing reporting on all preservation efforts.

    No quotes will be accepted at this time. This is a Pre-Soliciation Only.

    Key dates

    1. March 23, 2026Posted Date
    2. April 7, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    DIGITAL ARCHIVIST SUPPORT is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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