Photographic Documentation and Archival Imaging

The contract seeks qualified small businesses to provide high-resolution, metadata-rich photographic documentation of archaeological sites and contexts in accordance with federal archival standards for permanent preservation. This subcontract, designated as a Small Business Set Aside under the SBA program, is targeted exclusively at small business concerns and falls under NAICS code 541921 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The work requires precise, technically rigorous imaging that captures both visual detail and contextual metadata essential for long-term archaeological recordation, ensuring compliance with federal preservation protocols. All deliverables must meet stringent standards for durability, clarity, and data integrity to support future research and historical documentation. The posting date is July 28, 2026, with proposals due by August 10, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The contracting entity is the FPAC Bus Cntr-Acq Division under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, though specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided. Bidders must be prepared to operate under federal archival guidelines without specified geographic constraints, and must ensure their methodology, equipment, and processes align with the rigorous requirements for permanent recordation. This opportunity is accessible through the SAM.gov portal and requires full compliance with small business certification and subcontracting regulations.