Audio & Data Cartridge Digitization

The contract seeks a small business subcontractor to digitize legacy audio formats including reel-to-reel, cassette, and DAT tapes, as well as obsolete data cartridges such as 9-track and 8mm media, converting them into standardized WAV and MP3 digital formats with comprehensive metadata tagging and advanced error correction protocols. The work must ensure archival-quality preservation, accurate content retrieval, and structural integrity of historical data, adhering to industry best practices for digital restoration and long-term accessibility. Performance is required at Panama City Beach, Florida, with a final submission deadline of July 23, 2026, and the opportunity is exclusively set aside for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program. The NAICS code 518210 identifies the work as data processing and host services, and the contracting activity is managed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center under the Department of Defense. While no point of contact is listed, the solicitation is publicly accessible through the SAM.gov portal for detailed submission requirements.