What the buyer needs
AI summaryNaval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center San Diego intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract for iThenticate software subscriptions. This software will be used by Naval Postgraduate School students to check graduate thesis and research papers for similarities to existing sources and to aid in plagiarism prevention and writing improvement. The anticipated award date is on or before December 14, 2025. The applicable NAICS code is 611710. Interested sources must submit a capability statement by 3:00 PM PST on December 3rd, 2025, via email. The capability statement must include management and technical data, cost information, and convincing evidence of the ability to provide the licenses and proof of being an authorized distributor. Capability statements are limited to six 8.5 x 11 inch pages with a minimum 10-point font size.
Scope of work
- iThenticate for PG, Enterprise Subscription
- Direct source comparisons of matched words aligned side by side
- Pattern recognition matching for word for word and paraphrased materials
- Ability to exclude matching material in quotes, Bibliography, or individual matches
- Live helpdesk and electronic training materials
- Similarity reports with multiple views
- Access to ProQuest for 575 Faculty users and 2915 Other users
Minimum qualifications
- Proof as being an authorized distributor of the product
Documents to include with your response
- Capability statement including management and technical data and cost information
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit capability statement by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment. Maximum 6 pages (8.5 x 11 inch) using font size no smaller than 10-point.
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (N00244) with descriptions matching "ithenticate", performed in CA. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| TURNITIN, LLCN0024424P0042 · ITHENTICATE SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION | $21,678 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| TURNITIN, LLCN0024421P0157 · ANNUAL ITHENTICATE SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION | $19,206 | Apr 20, 2022 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Educational Support Services). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Defense, NAICS 611710, performed in CA
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| VERITAS MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.FA281626C0004 · CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SERVICES. | $26,526 | Jan 28, 2029 |
| KAIVA TECH, LLCN0024425CS016 · TO PROVIDE WRITING AND THESIS PROCESSING FOR NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL. | $2.0M | Sep 14, 2028 |
| AVID CENTERHE125426FE448 · COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SYSTEM - ( ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINA | $499.5K | Sep 27, 2027 |
| VIAKORP CORPORATIONFA461024P0116 · COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE EDUCATION ADVISOR SERVICES | $147.0K | Aug 26, 2027 |
| SEESAW LEARNING INCHE125426FE500 · GRADE K-6 LEARNING PORTFOLIO | $182.0K | Jul 13, 2027 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Defense, NAICS 611710, since Oct 1, 2024
1,387 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC$62.6M
- 2. INDTAI, INC.$40.9M
- 3. CYBERMEDIA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC$19.5M
- 4. DAVIS DEFENSE GROUP, INC.$18.9M
- 5. NETWORK & SIMULATION TECHNOLOGIES INC$13.2M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.