Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Turnitin LLC for plagiarism detection software
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGOSAN DIEGO, CA, 92136, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ad735fe9dee24bdbb9a49af2f42f5539/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego, intends to award a sole source contract to Turnitin LLC for the procurement of iThenticate plagiarism detection software. This software is essential for the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) to evaluate the authenticity of graduate students' thesis papers and research documents, aiding in the prevention of plagiarism and enhancing academic integrity. The software will support up to 3,490 users, providing immediate similarity reports and facilitating access to ProQuest, with a delivery deadline set for December 14, 2024. Interested parties must submit capability statements by November 5, 2024, to Amber Haverstick at amber.m.haverstick.civ@us.navy.mil, as the anticipated contract award is expected on or before November 24, 2024.

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    Telephone: 6195566619
    amber.m.haverstick.civ@us.navy.mil
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    1.02 SOR NOI.docx
    The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) seeks a subscription for iThenticate, a plagiarism detection software essential for evaluating the authenticity of graduate students’ thesis papers and research documents. This tool will not only assist in identifying similar sources but also serve as a means of formative assessment, guiding students and researchers on how to prevent plagiarism and enhance their writing skills. The requested software must fulfill specific technical requirements, including the ability to compare matched words side by side, recognize patterns in both verbatim and paraphrased materials, and exclude matching citations from results. Additionally, it should support various document formats, provide immediate similarity reports, and facilitate access to ProQuest. The deadline for delivery is set for December 14, 2024, and up to 3,490 users, including faculty and students, are anticipated to utilize this resource. This initiative reflects NPS's commitment to academic integrity and supporting student learning through technology.
    Notice of Intent to Sole Source.docx
    The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Turnitin, LLC for an iThenticate Plagiarism Detection Software Subscription. This contract, utilizing FAR 13.106(1), specifies that only Turnitin can satisfy the requirement for software used by the Naval Postgraduate School to prevent plagiarism in graduate students' thesis and research papers. The software will aid in checking for similarities in written work, enhancing academic integrity and writing skills. The anticipated contract award is expected on or before November 24, 2024, and interested parties must submit capability statements by November 5, 2024, via email to Amber Haverstick, ensuring they provide sufficient evidence of capability and authorization. This notice clarifies that submission of questions or additional documentation will not constitute an affirmative response. The document emphasizes the non-competitive nature of this procurement, prioritizing efficiency in meeting specific software needs within the government framework.
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