Searchable database of resources that cover mining and minerals

The contract involves developing a comprehensive, searchable database focused on mining and mineral-related geoscience disciplines. This database will provide data products formatted for easy use in artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, and it will be designed for seamless integration with other software tools. Additionally, the contract includes a service to process USGS-owned documents that are not already part of the database. These documents will be georeferenced, supplemented with enriched metadata, and made accessible through a customized web delivery platform tailored to USGS research workflows. The platform will be designed for convenient access by research scientists on their desktop computers. Extracted data from these documents will also be delivered to a mutually agreed-upon storage solution. The contract is associated with the U.S. Geological Survey under the Department of the Interior and is identified by solicitation number USGS0070328128. The work will primarily take place in Washington, with a focus on delivering advanced tools and data services to support USGS research activities in geosciences related to mining and minerals. Points of contact for the contract include Sean Jones, who serves as both the primary contact and small business specialist. The solicitation was posted at the end of 2025 and falls under NAICS code 541990.