Physical processing and MA EA and 7 more items

George Mason University (GMU) awarded a contract to EBSCO Industries Inc. on June 17, 2026, for library services in Virginia. The cumulative contract value is $3,378.28, with all deliveries directed to GMU Purchasing. The contract encompasses two primary service categories: physical processing and material handling services, and e-book cataloging services. Physical processing and material handling services are provided at unit prices of $3.03 per item, with the exception of two line items priced at $3.45 and $3.46 respectively. E-book cataloging services are delivered at a unit price of $2.42 per item.

The contract consists of eight line items totaling 1,227 units across both service categories. Physical processing and material handling services account for six line items encompassing 668 units, while e-book cataloging services comprise two line items totaling 558 units. The contract structure indicates a vendor management arrangement whereby EBSCO Industries Inc. provides ongoing library support services to GMU, with per-unit pricing applied to discrete service transactions rather than a fixed annual contract value.