SOR - iThenticate

Statement of Requirements
iThenticate Plagiarism Detection Software Subscription

ITACS

Naval Postgraduate School
1.0

Background/Introduction:

NPS requires software for similarity checking that is used for plagiarism prevention. The software will check graduate students’ thesis papers as well as research papers. The results can be used to identify similarities to existing sources or can be used in formative assessment to help students and researchers learn how to avoid plagiarism and improve their writing.
2.0

Requested Delivery Date

12/14/25 – 12/13/26
3.0

Minimal Technical Requirements:

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EA Turnitin

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Description

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iThenticate for PG, Enterprise Subscription

LLC

Minimum technical requirements as follows:
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Direct source comparisons of matched words to matched documents numbered and aligned side by side.
Pattern recognition matching of both word for word and paraphrased materials. Ability to exclude matching material within quotes, within the Bibliography, or any individual match.
Ability to view all underlying matched works that have been obscured by overlapping matches.
Accepted submission formats including Word, Word XML, WordPerfect, Rich Text Format, HTML, Text, Postscript and PDF.
Live helpdesk and electronic training materials.
Statistical data the shows how much of the students’ paper matches content from databases and reports similarities to content in the database. Similarity reports with multiple views and access to data within minutes of submission.
Access to ProQuest. 575 Faculty users, 2915 Other users.

Delivery Instructions:
Deliveries shall be made to the NPS Warehouse Monday through Friday between the hours of 0700-1130 and 1230-1600 PST. Make sure to include the USG Contract Number on the package and/or packaging slip for ease of reference and processing.

NPS Warehouse
1988 Lake Del Monte Drive -- Building 349
Monterey, CA 93943
Delivery Contact Information:
Warehouse – (831) 656-2256
Customer - Hyun Toves, ITACS Software Manager, 831-656-1147, [email protected]