Opportunity
SAM #MMAPR531026000040
USMMA Annual Subscription for Knovel 35/AI Enhanced E-Book Database
Buyer
6923G2 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
MMAPR531026000040
NAICS
513120, 511140, 511210
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), part of the Maritime Administration under the Department of Transportation, is seeking an annual subscription for the Knovel 35/AI Enhanced e-book database collection. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation - OEM/Vendor: - Knovel (highlighted as the only OEM/vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Annual subscription to Knovel 35/AI Enhanced e-book database - Web-based access to specialized engineering, math, and science e-books - Modules include: - Fire protection engineering and emergency response - Industrial engineering and operations management - Manufacturing engineering - Welding engineering and materials joining - Optics and photonics - Safety and industrial hygiene - Direct support for USMMA Marine Engineering curriculum - No software installation required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Subscription is for a base period with four option years - Total set-aside for small business concerns - Web-based access only; no local installation needed
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/.