Digital Preservation Software Support
ID: 1232SA24Q0151Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS AFM APDBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2a67d4bb484f46889a9ebcc5fb47ad32/view
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    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to award a sole source contract for Digital Preservation Software Support to Artefactual, the developer of the Archivematica software. The primary objective of this procurement is to establish a long-term digital preservation system that ensures the accessibility and integrity of the National Agricultural Library's digital collections, addressing critical needs such as data redundancy, software obsolescence, and compliance with the OAIS ISO 14721 standard. This initiative is vital for managing the increasing volume of digital content and safeguarding against data loss, thereby supporting the library's strategic priorities. Interested parties may submit documentation to Angela B. Wingert at angela.wingert@usda.gov by September 16, 2024, with the anticipated contract performance period beginning September 30, 2024, and extending through September 2029.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Angela B. Wingert
    (301) 504-1181
    angela.wingert@usda.gov
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    SSJ - REDACTED.pdf
    The document outlines a Sole Source Justification for federal procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, specifically for the maintenance and patching of the digital preservation software, Archivematica. The anticipated performance period includes a base year from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025, with four additional option years extending through September 2029. A Sources Sought Notice was issued on August 20, 2024, receiving five responses; however, only one response was fully considered due to a lack of compliance with the original requirements pertaining to Archivematica. The Contracting Officer (CO) has determined that only one supplier is reasonably available for this procurement, affirming the quoted price's fairness and reasonableness. The document indicates a structured and methodical procurement process and emphasizes the importance of specific responses aligning with the project's technical needs while following the outlined guidelines. This Sole Source Justification reaffirms the federal government’s adherence to procedural protocols when engaging with suppliers for specialized services and products.
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