Long-Term Data Sustainment and Archival Services

The contract seeks a provider to deliver secure, long-term hosting, maintenance, and archival services for the BMF research data resource, ensuring uninterrupted public access beyond the lifespan of the current funding award. This includes implementing robust infrastructure to preserve data integrity, enable reliable retrieval, and support ongoing usability for researchers and the public, with an emphasis on cybersecurity, redundancy, and compliance with federal data standards. The scope requires sustained operational commitment, technical expertise in data management systems, and the ability to adapt to evolving preservation needs over an extended period. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under the Department of the Army through U.S. Army Medical Research and Acquisition Activity, classified under NAICS code 518210 for data processing and hosting services. Responses are due by November 4, 2026, with the solicitation posted on June 17, 2026. There is no set-aside designation, and performance location details are unspecified. The contract emphasizes continuity of access and institutional accountability, requiring the contractor to operate independently of temporary grant cycles and to maintain the resource as a permanent public asset without reliance on short-term funding supports.