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Historical Film Digitization and Archival Preservation Services
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The Naval Research Laboratory is soliciting a Firm-Fixed Price contract for Historical Film Digitization and Archival Preservation Services under solicitation N0017326Q1301394316. This total small business set-aside requires the professional inspection, cleaning, digitization, and preservation of approximately 5,485 minutes of legacy audiovisual media, including 16mm film, VHS, Betamax, U-Matic, and Ampex/1 inch tapes. The contractor must provide archival-quality digital preservation master files on LTO-8 tapes and MPEG-4 access copies on external hard drives, accompanied by detailed metadata in .xlsx or .csv format. All original media must be returned in the same or better physical condition, with 16mm film requiring new preservation canisters and bags. A critical requirement of this contract is the mandatory presence of a qualified Film Archivist with at least three years of professional experience to supervise all handling and digitization activities and ensure the prevention of damage from issues like vinegar syndrome or mold. The period of performance is 180 days from the date of award, with primary performance and delivery located in Washington, DC. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where proposals are evaluated on a pass/fail basis for technical acceptability before the lowest price is selected. Proposals must be submitted via email to the purchasing agent by August 16, 2026, and must include the company's CAGE code and proof of authorized distributor status for any equipment provided.
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Washington, DC, 20375, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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See Scope of Work for specifications/description and COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
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