AI-Enhanced E-Book Database Subscription & Digital Content Delivery

The contract calls for the procurement and delivery of a subscription to the Knovel 35/AI Enhanced e-book database, specifically tailored for maritime engineering education at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. The subscription grants authorized users access to a curated collection of digital engineering content enhanced with artificial intelligence capabilities to improve research, learning, and instructional support. The provider is responsible for managing user access, ensuring seamless technical support, and delivering detailed usage analytics to monitor engagement and efficacy within the academic environment. All services must be fully operational and compliant with institutional requirements for educational use. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 519130, reserved exclusively for small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2026, with responses due by May 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. Performance is localized to the Kings Point campus, and the contracting activity falls under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. While no specific point of contact is listed, the procurement process is managed through the federal procurement system and requires full compliance with federal contracting rules applicable to subcontracts and educational technology procurement.