Grand Jury Court Reporting Services; U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Michigan (Marquette)
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 U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Michigan, is soliciting proposals for Grand Jury Court Reporting Services in Marquette, MI. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as an SBA-Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Time-and-Materials (T&M) type. Quotes are due March 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide Grand Jury Court Reporting Services on an "as needed" basis at the U.S. Courthouse in Marquette, MI. Key services include:
- Recording and transcribing Grand Jury testimony.
- Delivering transcripts within various timeframes: 10, 5, 3, Next Business Day, and Same Business Day.
- Providing condensed transcripts.
- Utilizing specific recording and transcription equipment, such as monitored multi-microphone systems, steno mask recording, real-time recording, and Computer Aided Transcription (CAT).
- Ensuring all contractor personnel accessing Grand Jury material are cleared, adhering to stringent security protocols outlined in Attachment 4.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Time-and-Materials (T&M).
- Period of Performance: A base year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) with four (4) one-year options, extending potentially through April 30, 2031.
- Minimum Guaranteed Amount: $1,000.00 over the life of the contract.
- Minimum Order Limit: $100.00.
- Set-Aside: SBA-Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside under NAICS code 561492.
- Wage Determination: Department of Labor Wage Determination #2015-4871 is applicable, requiring compliance with minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern.
- Quotes Due: March 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern.
- Submission Method: Via email to Brandon Wish (brandon.wish@usdoj.gov).
- Quote Requirements: Must include a cover page and be submitted in three volumes: Technical (Key Personnel), Past Performance, and Price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must verify their WOSB status under NAICS code 561492.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best value, with Technical and Past Performance being significantly more important than Price.
Additional Notes
No Government Furnished Property will be provided. Travel reimbursement is restricted, with travel outside a 50-mile radius of Marquette requiring pre-approval. Attachment 1 provides a sample work order form, and Attachment 2 details the pricing schedule for various services.