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USMMA - Knovel 35/AI Enhanced e-book database subscription

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MMAPR531026000040Federal

Submission Closed05/07/2026, 06:30:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The USMMA is seeking a subscription to the Knovel 35/AI Enhanced e-book database collection for the base period of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods, all web-based and requiring no software installation. This subscription provides specialized engineering, math, and science e-books with focused modules in Fire Protection, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Welding, Optics and Photonics, and Safety and Industrial Hygiene, directly supporting the Marine Engineering curriculum. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, limited to small business concerns with a NAICS code of 513120, and all respondents must maintain an active SAM.gov registration to be eligible for award. Offers must be submitted via email by May 7, 2026, at 2:30 PM, in the form of a 1- to 2-page document that clearly itemizes pricing for the base year and all four option years. The contract is structured as fixed-price, with payment governed by FAR clauses including prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, and availability of funds, and all payment requests must be submitted electronically through the DOT’s DELPHI/iSupplier system via login.gov. Inspection and acceptance occur at the place of performance in Kings Point, New York, and contractors must comply with multiple government-mandated provisions, including personal identity verification, service labor standards, anti-trafficking requirements, and certification of compliance with Executive Order 14173 regarding non-discrimination. Additional TAR deviations impose requirements on contractor personnel access, strikes affecting facility access, accident reporting, risk indemnities, and electronic payment submission procedures, while also authorizing alternate payment processes under the contracting officer’s discretion. Although no formal technical evaluation criteria are published, the structure of the solicitation, reliance on commercial item clauses, and focus on pricing submissions indicate selection will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable model.

General Info

Annual Knovel 35/AI e-book subscription for USMMA curriculum; small business set-aside.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 6923G2 DOT Maritime AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

513120 - Periodical PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Kings Point, NY, 11024, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

(1)

APPENDIX.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 28

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineMay 7

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/07/2026, 06:30:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 6923G2 DOT Maritime Administration

Contacts1 person available

OfficeKINGS POINT, NY, 11024, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Transportation → 6923G2 DOT Maritime Administration

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Office AddressKINGS POINT, NY, 11024, USA

Contacts

Contracting Officer - Daphnee Ravilus

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Knovel 35/AI Enhanced ebook annual subscription (all web-based, no software required); for the base period of 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027 + 4 option years. The Knovel 35/AI Enhanced e-book database collection is a unique collection of specialized engineering and math and science e-books. Also includes modules on Fire Protection engineering and emergency response, Industrial engineering and operations management, Manufacturing engineering, Welding engineering and materials joining, Optics and photonics, and Safety and industrial hygiene, which directly support the USMMA Marine Engineering curriculum.

Contractor to submit 1-2 page document for quote. Quote should list base year pricing and each option year. Quotation deadlines are due by May 07, 2026 at 2:30PM via electronic mail (e-mail).

This requirement is a total set-aside for small business concerns. This presolicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. All responsible small business sources may submit a response which, if timely received, will be considered by the agency.

SAM REGISTRATION
All interested parties must have an active registration with the federal SAM system https://Sam.gov/ to receive an award.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this presolicitation.
The provision at 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services. A copy of the provision may be attained from https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/.