Grand Jury Court Reporting Services; U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Michigan (Grand Rapids)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 quotes for Grand Jury Court Reporting Services in Grand Rapids, MI. This is an SBA-Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside under NAICS code 561492. The acquisition is structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Time-and-Materials (T&M) contract. Quotes are due March 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide Grand Jury court reporting services on an "as needed" basis, encompassing the recording and transcribing of Grand Jury testimony. Key requirements include adherence to specific transcript turnaround times (e.g., 10, 5, 3, or Same Business Day), provision of a minimum of one court reporter, and mandatory personnel clearance for all staff accessing Grand Jury material. Specific equipment, such as monitored multi-microphone recording systems and steno mask recording, is detailed in the solicitation. The place of performance is Grand Rapids, MI.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Time-and-Materials (T&M)
- Period of Performance: A base year from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four (4) subsequent one-year options. The contract includes options to extend services (up to six months) and extend the term (up to 66 months total).
- Minimum Guaranteed Amount: $1,000.00 for the life of the contract.
- Minimum Order Limit: $100.00.
- Set-Aside: SBA-Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- PSC Code: R606 (Court Reporting Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: March 5, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern.
- Quotes Due: March 17, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern.
- Submission Method: Via email to Brandon Wish (brandon.wish@usdoj.gov).
- Quote Requirements: Quotes must include a cover page and be organized into three volumes: Technical (including resumes of key personnel), Past Performance (up to three references), and Price. Offerors must verify their WOSB status under NAICS code 561492.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price.
Key Attachments & Notes
- Pricing Schedule: Outlines various transcript and related services with estimated quantities for bidders to complete.
- Wage Determination: Specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Kent and Ottawa Counties, MI, under the Service Contract Act.
- Security Checklist: Details critical security requirements for personnel, information handling, physical security, and asset management related to Grand Jury material.
- No Government Furnished Property will be provided. Travel reimbursement restrictions apply.