The U.S. Military Academy at West Point awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Ithaka Harbors Inc. (JSTOR division) on September 1, 2025, for the renewal of its Evidence-Based Acquisition (EBA) eBooks database platform serving the Jefferson Library. The one-year contract, valued at approximately $21.8K, runs through August 31, 2026, and provides comprehensive access to over 73,000 eBooks and journals, including Academic Complete, College Complete, University Press eBook Subscription, and Reference eBook Subscription collections. The Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Eustis solicited this renewal (W911SD25QA091) as a single-award procurement with no set-aside designation, evaluating vendors on responsibility, technical acceptability, and lowest price. No larger contract vehicle or associated subcontractors were identified in this award.
This procurement supports the Academy's academic mission by maintaining institutional access to scholarly research resources essential for military education and professional development. Ithaka Harbors Inc., a non-profit organization operating JSTOR since 2002, is well-positioned as the incumbent provider, having established itself as a critical information resource vendor across multiple federal agencies including the Department of State, National Park Service, and various military commands. The proprietary nature of JSTOR's digital collections typically results in sole-source awards, as reflected in this renewal contract, ensuring continuity of service for West Point's academic and research communities.