Grand Jury Court Reporting Services; U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), on behalf of the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas (USAO-TXE), is soliciting proposals for Grand Jury and/or Deposition Court Reporting Services. This will be a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with task orders issued on a Time and Materials (T&M) basis. The acquisition is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. Quotes are due March 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Purpose & Scope
The USAO-TXE requires comprehensive court reporting services, including labor, supervision, and transportation, for Grand Jury proceedings in Sherman, TX, and depositions at USAO offices in Plano and Sherman, TX, as well as other determined locations. Services include various transcript types (Regular, Intermediate, Daily, Expedited), attendance fees, cancellation fees, and videographer services. Performance standards specify transcript formats (.pdf, .ptx), turnaround times, condensed transcripts, and key word indexing. Grand Jury Court Reporters must possess a T4 High Risk Public Trust background clearance and be duly authorized notaries. Remote deposition capabilities are required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Time and Materials (T&M) task orders.
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) and four (4) one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of five years (through March 31, 2031).
- Minimum Guarantee: $3,000 for the initial Base Period.
- NAICS Code: 561492 (Court Reporting and Stenographic Services) with a small business size standard of $19M.
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside.
- Wage Determinations: Service Contract Labor Standards Act and specific Wage Determinations (WD 2015-5217 for Hardin, Jefferson, Orange counties; WD 2015-5255 for Grayson County) apply, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for occupations like Court Reporter (01035) and Word Processor II (01612). Bidders must account for these labor costs.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: March 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EST, via email to Spencer Kroner (Spencer.Kroner@usdoj.gov).
- Quotes Due: March 9, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EST, via email to Spencer Kroner (Spencer.Kroner@usdoj.gov).
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must include the Offeror's SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Tax Identification Number (TIN) on the SF1449 or cover page. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of submission and complete required FAR representations and certifications online.
- Quote Content: Submissions require resumes of key personnel, a list of personnel with Grand Jury access, a two-page response detailing proposed recording methods, Grand Jury security measures, and staffing accessibility. Past performance references from the last three years are also required. Refer to Attachment 3 - RFQ Check List for mandatory contents.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a best value determination, considering technical approach, past performance, and price. Technical approach and past performance are considered more important than price.
Key Attachments
- Attachment 4 - Security Checklists: Outlines stringent security protocols for handling Grand Jury information, critical for bidder compliance.
- Attachment 5 - Sample Court Reporting Work Order: Provides an example of how services will be ordered.
- Attachments 6 & 7 - Wage Determinations: Detail minimum wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to the contract.