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Presolicitation

Digital Archivist Support

1166521

Agricultural Research Service, USDA ARS Afm Apd. Libraries and Archives.

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Response deadline

April 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT

Closed 208 days ago. Posted March 23, 2026, first published March 23, 2026. Scheduled to archive April 22, 2026.

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This one closed in 2026

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

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.

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Publications

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  1. March 23, 2026

    Presolicitation

    Scholarly Support

    Due April 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice e86b19acae9e4c86a0331d5b43101ef6

    2 revisions on SAM
    • March 23, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 23, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  2. March 23, 2026

    Presolicitation

    Due April 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice f50222af3cf84fa3b1596f817b0e5f6e

    2 revisions on SAM
    • March 23, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 23, 2026: publish, presolicitation

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