Grand Jury & Deposition Court Reporting Services; USAO, Western District of Pennsylvania (Erie & Johnstown)

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania is soliciting quotes for Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting Services in Erie and Johnstown. This is a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561492, structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a Time-and-Materials (T&M) type. The period of performance includes a base year from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2028, with four subsequent option years extending through March 31, 2032. Award evaluation will prioritize technical capabilities and past performance over price, requiring offerors to submit three separate volumes: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical submissions must include resumes for at least two court reporters per location and one videographer, while past performance must include up to three references from the last three years. The contractor must adhere to strict security and handling protocols for Grand Jury material, including double-wrapping transcripts in opaque layers, using certified mail with return receipts, and prohibiting curbside collection. All personnel must comply with Rule 6(e) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and complete mandatory DOJ cybersecurity and privacy training. Deliverables include digital video recordings submitted via USAfx and transcripts that meet specific marking and labeling requirements. Invoices are to be submitted monthly to the designated budget email, detailing the attorney's name, witness name, and page counts. Quotes must be submitted to the Contracting Officer by December 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern.