Digital Image Quality Assurance and Inspection Consultant

The Library of Congress/FEDLINK plans to enter into a sole source contract with Image Science Associates to secure expert consulting services for establishing and managing a quality assurance program focused on digital images produced under a digitization contract for the US Copyright Office. The consultant will operate on-site full-time and is responsible for developing and documenting an image quality review program specifically for record book digital images. This includes creating a Standard Operating Procedures Manual, conducting quality reviews alongside USCO staff, training these staff members, overseeing the entire quality review process during the contract period, and implementing improvements to optimize the process. Additionally, the consultant will provide coordinated feedback to the digitization vendor, attend related meetings as necessary, and prepare reports that track and evaluate the status of image reviews. The work must adhere to industry best practices and the Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative (FADGI) standards. The contract is designated under NAICS code 519120, with administration handled by the Library of Congress Fedlink, located in Washington, DC. The contracting officer and contract specialist are identified as points of contact for this procurement. The justification for issuing this sole-source contract is publicly available, ensuring transparency in the procurement process. The overall goal is to ensure the highest standards of image quality for digital records through meticulous oversight and expert guidance throughout the digitization effort.