ERA

The Electronic Records Archive is the National Archives and Records Administration system for preserving and providing access to permanent electronic federal records. ERA enables federal agencies to transfer, store, and manage electronic records scheduled for permanent retention or eventual transfer to NARA.

Contractors supporting federal records management must understand ERA requirements for electronic records preservation. Contract deliverables may need to comply with NARA-approved file formats and metadata standards for eventual archival. Records management contracts often include requirements for ERA compatibility and support for agency records transfer processes.