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This is a Sources Sought notice.
The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The U.S. Air Force Academy needs a small business to digitize 1,800-2,400 herbarium specimens.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The USAF Academy needs a small business to digitize 1,800-2,400 herbarium specimens housed in 600 folders. The contractor must provide a complete, end-to-end digitization solution, including high-quality digital surrogates paired with structured, searchable metadata. The collection must be returned in the exact same condition and arrangement as it was received.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The government intends to solicit a firm-fixed price contract with delivery FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 88040. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
- How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
- When and how do you bid? Responses are due no later than 25 June 2026 10:00am MST. Submit responses electronically to marissa.morris.4@us.af.mil and melinda.lingley@us.af.mil.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory requirement to maintain a dedicated, secure digitization studio for the duration of the project.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
- Review the solicitation requirements and ensure your company can meet the specifications.
Primary point of contact
Name
Marissa Morris
Email
marissa.morris.4@us.af.mil