# SAM #NTSBAX261056

Award for Digitization of NTSB Aperture Cards by Library of Congress FEDLINK

**Buyer:** FEDLINK
**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Identifier:** NTSBAX261056
**NAICS:** 561410, 541930

This award supports the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) initiative to digitize historical aperture card records, facilitated by the Library of Congress FEDLINK.
- Government Buyer:
  - Library of Congress, FEDLINK
  - Project for National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
- Vendor:
  - Apex CoVantage, LLC
- OEMs:
  - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are referenced; Apex CoVantage is the service provider
- Services Requested:
  - Digitization of approximately 300,000 aperture cards
  - Preservation of NTSB records from 1978 to present
  - Adherence to federal digitization standards (FADGI guidelines)
- Notable Requirements:
  - Strict timeline to meet Congressional mandate for digitization completion
  - Sole-source award based on vendor's possession of materials and efficiency
  - No specific products, part numbers, or hardware purchases involved
- Estimated Contract Value:
  - $450,000
- Period of Performance:
  - September 30, 2026 to April 30, 2027 (no option years)

### Description

<p>In accordance with FAR 5.301(a)(2)(ii), this post-award Notice is to document the award of order NTSBAX261056 off of multiple-award IDIQ contract LCFD24D0049 to Apex CoVantage, for the digitization of aperture cards for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The total value is $450,000.00. This order was awarded without competition, in accordance with&nbsp;FAR 16.505(b)(i)(2)(C).</p>

<p>This order was awarded on 9/24/2026 with a period of performance of 09/30/2026 through 04/30/2027.&nbsp;</p>

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