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NAICS Code· 561492

NAICS 561492: Court Reporting and Stenotype Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing verbatim reporting and stenotype recording of live legal proceedings and transcribing subsequent recorded materials. Illustrative Examples: Real-time (i.e., simultaneous) closed captioning of live television performances, meetings, conferences Court reporting or stenotype recording services Public stenography services Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 561492 – Court Reporting and Stenotype Services encompasses the professional transcription and real-time recording of legal proceedings, depositions, hearings, and other official proceedings requiring verbatim documentation. This sector relies on certified stenographers, voice writers, and digital audio specialists who use stenotype machines, speech recognition software, and audio playback systems to produce accurate, certified transcripts in compliance with federal and state legal standards.

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NAICS code 561492 covers Court Reporting and Stenotype Services. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing verbatim reporting and stenotype recording of live legal proceedings and transcribing subsequent recorded materials. Illustrative Examples: Real-time (i.e., simultaneous) closed captioning of live television performances, meetings, conferences Court reporting or stenotype recording services Public stenography services Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 561492
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Civil Division - Deposition Court Reporting Services for the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Northern District of Georgia
Solicitation # 15JA0526Q00000144
The Executive Office for United States Attorneys, on behalf of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, is soliciting a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for deposition court reporting services. This 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561492 involves a one-year base period from September 29, 2026, to September 28, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods. The contractor will provide labor, supervision, and transportation for court reporting and videography services primarily in Atlanta, Gainesville, Newnan, and Rome, Georgia. All task orders will be awarded on a Time and Materials (T&M) basis. The award will be based on the best value solution, where technical factors—including personnel expertise and past performance—are significantly more important than price. Key requirements include the provision of qualified personnel, the use of FEDRAMP certified platforms for remote depositions, and adherence to Department of Labor wage determinations. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and ensure personnel undergo Tier 2 Moderate Risk Public Trust background investigations. Quotes must be submitted in three separate volumes covering technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing by August 31, 2026, to Olina Rae.
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NAICS: 561492
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Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting Services for the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), District of South Dakota
Solicitation # 15JA0526Q00000137
The Executive Office for United States Attorneys, on behalf of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota, is soliciting multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for grand jury and deposition court reporting services. This 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS 561492 involves a one-year base period starting September 30, 2026, with four subsequent one-year option periods. Services are primarily performed at the United States Court House and USAO-SD offices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and include recording and transcribing testimony on an as-needed basis. Task orders will be awarded on a time-and-materials basis, with a minimum dollar guarantee of 3,000 dollars for the initial base period. The contract mandates strict security protocols for handling grand jury materials, including the requirement for court reporters to hold a T4 security clearance or higher and adherence to NIST standards for media encryption and sanitization. Award decisions are based on the best value solution, with technical capability and past performance weighted significantly more than price. Evaluation factors include the qualifications of key personnel, the technical approach, and organizational past performance from the last three years. Contractors must comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations and are subject to on-site security reviews of their facilities by the government.
Eousa-Acquisitions Staff

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7 days ago

CLOSED

3 days ago
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NAICS: 561492
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Federal
A2: R606--RFQ: VISN16-Wide Court Reporting and Transcription - SDVOSB Set-Aside - IDC
Solicitation # 36C25626Q1138
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 is soliciting a Firm-Fixed Price, Single-Award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for VISN-wide court reporting and transcription services. This acquisition, identified by solicitation number 36C25626Q1138, is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contract is intended to last up to five years and supports all VA facilities within VISN 16, with primary administrative coordination based in Houston, Texas. The scope of work includes providing personnel and equipment for Administrative Investigative Boards, Merit Systems Protection Board, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission proceedings, as well as general transcription of dictations. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Evaluation follows a strict sequence: first, verification of SDVOSB status via the SBA database; second, a pass/fail technical assessment focusing on a 98 percent accuracy rate, specific turnaround times of 10 business days for standard and 48 hours for urgent requests, and compliance with NARA and federal records management standards; and finally, a numerical price comparison among technically acceptable offers. The contract includes five primary CLINs covering standard and urgent transcription, court reporter attendance, secure electronic delivery, and audio capture and storage. Contractors must adhere to strict security and compliance mandates, including the prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment from entities like Huawei and ZTE, and compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974. Personnel are required to maintain high security standards, and the contractor must provide a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Subcontracting is limited, with a requirement that no more than 50 percent of payments for services be paid to non-certified SDVOSBs. Proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes: a technical volume limited to 15 pages and a separate price volume.
256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

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14 days ago

CLOSED

7 days ago
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NAICS: 561492
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NIA1-171-260000000711-1 | SW Court Reporting
Solicitation # 260000001897
The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB), is soliciting statewide court reporting services under solicitation number NIA1-171-260000000711-1, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. The contract is for a five-year base term with the option for up to five additional one-year renewals, covering services across all four regions of Michigan at various locations as needed. Services include court reporter availability for hearings and depositions during standard and non-standard hours, real-time reporting, transcription, and delivery of transcripts in Word, PDF, and PTX formats. Offerors must provide unit pricing for a comprehensive list of services, including full-day and hourly hearing and deposition rates, expedited and standard transcript turnaround options, video deposition and streaming, exhibit scanning, and indexing, with no escalation clauses permitted in pricing. The award will be made based on best value through a trade-off process, weighing technical merit and price, with technical factors accounting for 100 points distributed across the Statement of Work sections and a Vendor Questions Worksheet. The contract requires compliance with specific performance standards established in Schedule A, including timely delivery of transcripts within 3 to 10 calendar days depending on service level, court reporter availability and punctuality, proper formatting of transcripts, and provision of condensed transcripts at no additional cost. Deliverables must be submitted electronically via email or through electronic filing systems, with acceptable formats including PTX, PDF, and Word. The evaluation is conducted by a Joint Evaluation Committee, assessing responsiveness, experience, and technical capability against established criteria, with no formal FAR clauses incorporated into the solicitation, indicating a state-level procurement structure rather than a federal one. The sole identified offeror is Esquire Solutions, LLC, with a proposed contract value of $150,000, and no socioeconomic certifications such as SDVOB or GDBE are claimed. Submission is exclusively through the SIGMA VSS portal, with no physical deliveries or packaging requirements specified, and the point of contact for the solicitation is Emily Massa of DTMB.
DTMB

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25 days ago

CLOSED

17 days ago
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NAICS: 561492
Closed
Federal
R606--Court Reporter Services for locations outlined within WI, IL, and MI, and Veterans Administration Medical Centers (VAMCs) designated locations.
Solicitation # 36C25226Q0382
This contract, identified as solicitation number 36C25226Q0382, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under FAR Part 13.5 for simplified acquisition procedures. It seeks court reporter services to support administrative hearings and proceedings at Veterans Administration Medical Centers and designated locations across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan, including Jesse Brown VAMC, Illiana VAMC, Captain James A Lovell FHCC, Edward Hines Jr. VAMC, Iron Mountain VAMC, William S. Middleton VAMC, Tomah VAMC, and Clement J Zablocki VAMC. Services may be delivered virtually or in-person and encompass attendance at Administrative Investigation Boards, Disciplinary Appeals Boards, Equal Employment Opportunity hearings, Merit Systems Protection Board proceedings, Federal Labor Relations Authority sessions, and other official meetings requiring accurate documentation. All court reporters must hold a current NCRA Registered Professional Reporter certification or equivalent and have at least one year of experience, delivering error-free, properly formatted, and indexed transcripts that faithfully reflect hearing testimony without gaps, misattributions, or spelling errors. Transcripts must be submitted within tight deadlines—ranging from overnight to 10 business days—with specific timelines for AIBs (45 calendar days for final reports) and DABs (24 hours per hearing day). The contract spans five years with five distinct priced periods running through June 30, 2031, and includes an option to extend performance by up to six months. The total estimated contract value is $650,000, with line-item pricing for attendance, transcription, rush services, real-time viewing, additional copies, and cancellation fees. Invoices must be submitted monthly in arrears via electronic funds transfer, include case numbers and session times but exclude witness names for privacy, and be emailed to both the Contracting Officer and designated contacts. Performance is subject to strict quality control standards, requiring full conformance to government formats and verification before submission. Contractors must comply with VA and Federal information security protocols under the Privacy Act, HIPAA, and NIST guidelines, ensure all personnel complete confidentiality certifications and VHA records management training, and adhere to limitations on subcontracting. The solicitation follows a comparative evaluation process under FAR 13.106-2
252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

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30 days ago

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27 days ago
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