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The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive textbook and course material support for its Midshipmen. The selected contractor will be responsible for the procurement, management, delivery, and distribution of a wide range of instructional resources, including new and used textbooks, nautical charts, software, e-books, and electronic access rights. All materials must be selected by the government and delivered in the correct edition and condition prior to the start of each academic term to ensure the uninterrupted support of undergraduate programs in marine transportation, engineering, logistics, and leadership. This requirement is managed by the Maritime Administration under the Department of Transportation and is classified under NAICS code 424920. The performance of the contract will take place at the academy in Kings Point. Interested parties can coordinate with designated points of contact, including Michael Notebaert for general inquiries and Tsedey Aragie for small business matters, to obtain further information regarding this forecast.

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Contractor to provide textbooks and course materials for US Merchant Marine Academy Midshipmen.

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Department of Transportation → Maritime Administration

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424920 - Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

Kings Point, NY, USA

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AgencyDepartment of Transportation → Maritime Administration

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Michael Notebaert

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Tsedey Aragie

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The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive textbook and course material support for its Midshipmen. The contractor will procure, manage, deliver, and distribute new and used textbooks, nautical charts, software, e-books, electronic access rights, and other required instructional materials selected by the Government. All designated course materials must be delivered in the required edition and condition before the start of each academic term to support USMMA's rigorous undergraduate programs in marine transportation, engineering, logistics, leadership, and related disciplines.

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