Archival Materials Packing and Handling

The contract involves the specialized packing, labeling, and handling of 11,000 linear feet of archival materials, with particular attention to fragile items such as glass plate negatives and phonograph records. Work must be performed using protective materials and strict transport protocols to ensure the integrity and safety of these historically significant items throughout the entire process. The effort requires expertise in archival conservation practices, precise documentation, and adherence to conditions designed to prevent damage from environmental factors or physical stress during movement and storage. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, classified under NAICS code 561910, and is structured as a subcontract through the Department of Defense via the W6QM Micc-West Point office. The place of performance is designated as West Point, NY, with a zip code of 10996. The solicitation was posted on July 8, 2026, and responses are due by July 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Only small business entities are eligible to bid, and the work demands a high level of precision, experience with sensitive artifacts, and compliance with federal handling standards for archival preservation.