Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting Services for the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) Central District of California

The contract for Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting Services under solicitation 15JA0526Q00000103 is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561492, targeting qualified small businesses to provide essential court reporting services to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. The base performance period runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through July 31, 2031. Services include recording and transcribing Grand Jury proceedings and depositions on an as-needed basis, with strict delivery timelines: same-business-day transcripts by 9:00 p.m., next-business-day transcripts by 9:30 a.m., and standard transcripts within ten business days. Additional deliverables consist of condensed transcripts, keyword indexing, additional copies, attendance fees, cancellation fees, and specialized taping services during regular and off-hours. All work must be performed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly Rules 28 and 30(e), and reporters must be duly authorized notaries in the state or district where depositions occur. The contract is governed by FAR Part 12 as a commercial items procurement and incorporates key clauses such as 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, along with critical addenda covering definitions, gratuities, confidentiality agreements, executive compensation reporting, and subcontractor exclusion protections. The performance location is primarily the US Courthouse in Los Angeles, with depositions occurring at various sites determined at the time of assignment, and delivery must comply with FOB Destination terms. Security and compliance are central to this contract, with stringent controls on Grand Jury and controlled unclassified information (CUI). All materials must be double-wrapped in opaque, tamper-evident layers, with inner envelopes clearly marked as “GJ Information” and bearing a legal warning; outer packaging must conceal any indication of content. Use of approved courier services—professional messengers, USPS from official facilities, overnight tracked carriers, or secure government file transfer systems—is mandatory; curbside drop boxes are strictly prohibited. All digital media must be government-approved and labeled for GJ material. Contractors must maintain detailed shipping logs, notify the USAO in advance of transmissions, and ensure packages are physically handed to uniformed couriers and immediately tracked. The contractor is required to comply