Digital Archivist Support

Location: Maryland
Posted: Mar 23, 2026
Due: Apr 7, 2026
Agency: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No: 1166521
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Digital Archivist Support
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Notice ID
1166521
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Department/Ind. Agency
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Office
USDA ARS AFM APD
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Mar 23, 2026 02:43 pm PDT
  • Original Published Date: Mar 23, 2026 02:42 pm PDT
  • Updated Response Date: Apr 07, 2026 09:00 am PDT
  • Original Response Date: Apr 07, 2026 09:00 am PDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Apr 22, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: Apr 22, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: R605 - SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY
  • NAICS Code:
    • 519210 - Libraries and Archives
  • Place of Performance:
    Beltsville , MD 20705
    USA
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.


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  • 5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
  • BELTSVILLE , MD 20705
  • USA
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