MSHA - Digitization Services

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking a contractor to provide NARA‑compliant digitization services for approximately 53 boxes containing roughly 141,655 pages of historical mine safety records. The contractor must scan, apply OCR, produce searchable PDFs or other NARA‑approved formats, and generate detailed metadata indexes per the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The work includes handling various binding types (books, binders, notebooks), preserving original page order, and returning physical originals after digitization. No specific pricing, schedule, or award dates are disclosed. • Scope: Digitize ~53 boxes / 141,655 pages of records. • Deliverables: NARA‑approved digital files (PDF/A or other approved formats) with OCR, metadata index, and optional TIFF masters (price‑only). • Requirements: Follow MSHA naming conventions, metadata elements (Agency, Title, Creator, etc.), and Section 508 accessibility. • Constraints: No CBA applies; contractor must manage chain‑of‑custody and re‑assemble documents in original order. • Estimated workload: Mixed binding types, some oversized items (5‑10%).