FY12- Department of Health-Archive document services- 5250500

The District of Columbia Department of Health has issued a state and local contract opportunity (ID: 66c85e18829eb5d869075128) for archive document services in fiscal year 2012. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive scanning, preservation, and conservation services for legacy paper records and book indexes. Specific deliverables include digitizing historical documents, ensuring proper preservation techniques, and creating digital archives that maintain the integrity of original materials. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2012, with proposals due by August 23, 2012, representing a 31-day response window for potential vendors. Key objectives include converting physical paper records to digital formats, implementing conservation strategies to protect historical documents, and creating an accessible digital archive for the Department of Health's historical documentation.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, potential respondents should anticipate standard District of Columbia procurement requirements for small and local businesses. The contract appears focused on technical document management capabilities, suggesting vendors will need specialized equipment for high-quality scanning, preservation expertise, and advanced digital archival technologies. No incumbent vendor information or precise budget range is provided in the current documentation. Interested contractors should demonstrate significant experience in document digitization, conservation techniques, and archival management, with a proven track record of handling sensitive historical records. Potential respondents will likely need to showcase technological capabilities, preservation methodologies, and the ability to handle fragile legacy documents with minimal risk of damage during the digitization process.