7A--FILE360 SOFTWARE & MICROGRAPHIC HARDWARE

Intent to Award Notice - FILE360 SOFTWARE & MICROGRAPHIC HARDWARE

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has for a new non-competitive, firm fixed price Contract for File360 Software and Modules and Micrographic EPM, Imagelink 2400 DV-Plus.

The National Minerals Information Centers (NMIC), Minerals Archival and Retrieval System (MARS) provides for the archival of vital USGS minerals information data. This archival system meets the National Archives and Records Administration requirements as set by law for all Federal Agencies. Operation of MARS is dependent upon the Open Text File360, Kodak and Eastman Park Micrographics, Inc. software/hardware to perform data capture, storage, and retrieval. On-line data capability using File360 software provides ready access and flexibility for Team members to obtain minerals data from their workstations.

The total anticipated period of performance will be 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027.

The USGS is aware of no other source that can provide the above. Therefore, it intends to make an award to Document Imaging Specialist, LLC/IMS unless it is contacted by any vendor who believes they have similar product that can meet the needs of this requirement. Vendors are invited to contact the Contract Specialist, Patrick Anderson via email at patrick_anderson@usgs.gov no later than 09:00 AM Eastern, Monday, September 14, 2026, with an affirmative answer.