FY26-AI Transcription System

The Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (BEGA) for the District of Columbia is soliciting the acquisition, configuration, integration, validation, and commissioning of a dedicated Ubuntu-based processing appliance and a local three-engine AI transcription workflow. This system is designed to support the XIEP web interface and Milestone recording environment by separating compute-intensive transcription and media workloads from the recording environment to improve turnaround time, integrity, and review efficiency. Investigators will access the system via standard laptop browsers without requiring direct administrative access to the processing appliance or Milestone server. The solicitation, identified as Doc845373, requires vendors to provide comprehensive documentation, including a Form W-9 and a PASS Master Supplier Form detailing ownership, tax identification, and Certified Business Enterprise status. The contract is governed by the Standard Contract Provisions for DC Government, which include a 30-day payment term upon receipt of a proper invoice and strict quality standards requiring the highest grade of workmanship. Key compliance requirements include adherence to the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Buy American Act. Additionally, for contracts valued at $100,000 or more, the contractor must ensure that 51 percent of new employees hired are District residents.