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NAICS Code· 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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Grand Jury & Deposition Court Reporting Services; USAO, Eastern District of Michigan (Bay City)This solicitation seeks Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting Services for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Michigan, specifically in Bay City, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by FAR 19.5 and NAICS code 561492. All offerors must verify their small business status under this code, and failure to meet the socioeconomic requirement will result in automatic disqualification. The acquisition is structured as a combined synopsis/solicitation with no written solicitation issued, and quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer by July 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern, following strict formatting requirements that include a cover page and three volumes: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. The Technical volume must include resumes for at least two court reporters and one videographer, detailing location, education, experience, security clearance, and training. The Past Performance volume must provide up to three relevant references completed within the past three years, and the Price volume must adhere precisely to Attachment 2—Pricing Schedule, using only unit prices and total CLIN amounts with “N/C” designated for no-charge items. The contract has a base period from September 15, 2026, through September 14, 2027, with four consecutive one-year options extending through September 14, 2031. Services include court reporting using Steno-type equipment, Real Time recording, Computer Aided Transcription, shorthand, and multi-microphone systems, as well as videography upon request. Transcripts must be certified as accurate, produced in searchable PDF format, and delivered via the USAfx portal with strict turnaround times: next business day, three business days, five business days, or ten business days depending on urgency. Grand Jury materials are subject to stringent security protocols, requiring double-wrapping of physical documents with internal “GJ Information” markings and exclusion of any identifying labels on outer packaging. All IT devices and removable media must be government-approved and labeled as containing “federal GJ information” or “FG1” and “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).” Personnel must undergo a favorable background investigation for Public Trust positions, and the Contractor must maintain and submit a list of all employees and subcontractors with access to sensitive materials. Compliance with FISMA, NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and
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Court ReporterThe contract solicitation titled Court Reporter, identified by solicitation number W911S726RA0140001, is issued by the Department of Defense through the Office of W6QM Micc-Ft Leonard Wood located in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The opportunity is set aside for 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses under the 8a Competed category and is classified under NAICS code 561492, indicating it relates to other support services, specifically court reporting and related transcription services. The performance location is designated as Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, with all services expected to be performed on-site at this military installation. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, and responses are due by July 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. Primary point of contact is David W. Foster, reachable at 573-596-0246 or david.w.foster24.civ@army.mil, with Krista Madden as the secondary contact at 573-596-3069 or krista.m.madden.civ@army.mil. The full requirements and scope of work are detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement, which must be reviewed and adhered to for proposal submission.
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NAICS: 561492
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Canada
Services of verbatim court reporters, on an "as-required" basis, to provide bilingual verbatim court reporting services at public hearings various locations across Canada.The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is seeking qualified suppliers to provide bilingual verbatim court reporting services on an as-required basis for public hearings and selected meetings held across Canada. The contract, solicited under number CRTC-26-0023, will be awarded based on the lowest evaluated price among compliant offers, with mandatory technical criteria serving as pass/fail gates. Suppliers must demonstrate that all proposed court reporters possess at least three years of courtroom or regulatory tribunal reporting experience within the past seven years and are proficient in both English and French using proven techniques such as stenotyping, stenomask, shorthand, digital recording, or real-time methods. The contract period runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029, with an option for two additional one-year extensions under the same terms. Deliverables include accurate, formatted transcriptions in multiple electronic and paper formats, including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and HTML5 files validated for errors and meeting WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards. All transcripts and digital deliverables must be packaged securely in double-envelope systems marked “PROTECTED,” adhering to strict handling protocols for Protected B information under the Contract Security Program. Contractors must hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS) at the Protected B level, and all personnel handling protected information must possess an approved reliability status from the Contract Security Program. IT systems used to process, store, or transmit protected material require prior written approval and are subject to audit by the CRTC’s Cybersecurity Team or PWGSC. Hardware and removable media containing protected data may only be removed from CSP-inspected sites at the CRTC’s request. Invoicing is required per delivery, with detailed expenditure breakdowns and tax information, and payments are processed via direct deposit within 30 days of receiving a compliant invoice. Contractors must maintain complete financial and operational records for seven years after final payment or until all claims are settled, and these records are subject to government audit. Proposals must be submitted via email as one of three structured sections—Technical, Financial, and Offer Submission—with a maximum file size of 20MB and must remain valid for 60 days after the deadline. Compliance with integrity, set-aside, and former public servant disclosure requirements is mandatory, and any offer with conflicts of interest or unverified credentials will be disqualified.
Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission

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Court Reporting Services The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is soliciting bids for verbatim court reporting services across Canada, excluding Nunavut, under Solicitation Number 202501314/A. The contract will commence on August 1, 2026, with an initial one-year term and an option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods at the Government’s discretion. Services are provided on an as-and-when-requested basis through authorized Task Authorizations, requiring contractors to deliver verbatim transcripts using approved equipment, including a read-back function during hearings and timely delivery of daily copies within one day and regular copies within eight days. All personnel assigned to Task Authorizations must hold a valid Enhanced Reliability Status Security Clearance issued by the RCMP, and contractors are accountable for ensuring compliance with IT security standards, including the use of FIPS 140-2 Level 2 or higher encrypted devices for electronic data transport and strict adherence to ITSP.40.111 cryptographic guidelines. Communication via mobile devices is restricted to non-sensitive information only, and a Supply Chain Risk Management Plan aligned with ISO/IEC 27036 is mandatory, subject to RCMP oversight. This procurement is exclusively open to Canadian suppliers and is conditionally set-aside for Indigenous businesses certified under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business; if two or more compliant Indigenous bids are received, non-Indigenous bids will be excluded. Bidders must submit a complete proposal in three separately saved PDF volumes—Technical, Financial, and Certifications—via email no later than 14:00 EDT on June 18, 2026, with a total file size not exceeding 5MB. Pricing must be submitted only in the Financial section, and bids must include mandatory certifications such as a Certificate of Independent Bid Determination, Reciprocal Procurement Declaration, and Indigenous Business Certification where applicable. All invoices must include separate line items for each payment subparagraph, include all applicable Task Authorization numbers, and be accompanied by timesheets, receipts, and vouchers for direct and travel expenses. Technical merit carries 60% weight and price 40% in evaluation, with a strict pass/fail requirement for three qualified resources— one bilingual and two English-essential—each with at least three years of verbatim courtroom reporting experience within the past five years. The contractor must also comply with confidentiality obligations under Annex E, report quarterly on TA status and expenditures, and notify the Contracting Authority when funds reach 75%
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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NAICS: 561492
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HSR26-06 Electronic Video Transcription ServicesThe California High Speed Rail Authority is seeking electronic video transcription services through solicitation number 0000039701, with a response deadline of July 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM Pacific Time. The procurement is categorized under SLED procurement and requires vendors to provide accurate and timely transcription of video content, with performance primarily located in Fresno, California. All proposals must be submitted by the stated deadline, and inquiries should be directed to Susie Avalos Mejia, the designated primary point of contact, via email at susie.avalos@hsr.ca.gov. This solicitation is posted on the CalE-Procure platform and is open to qualified service providers capable of delivering high-quality video transcription services to support state transportation initiatives.
High Speed Rail Authority

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Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting Services for the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) Central District of CaliforniaThe contract provides Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting Services for the United States Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California, with a base performance period from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, and four optional one-year extension periods through July 31, 2031. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561492, solicited under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and subject to simplified acquisition procedures. The work involves recording and transcribing testimony for both Grand Jury proceedings and depositions on an as-needed basis, with strict delivery timelines including same-business-day, next-business-day, and ten-business-day transcript turnaround options. Transcripts must be delivered in specific formats such as .pdf or .ptx and include key word indexing and condensed versions. All court reporters must be duly authorized notaries in the jurisdiction where the deposition is held and must comply with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly Rule 30(e). The primary place of performance is the US Courthouse in Los Angeles, but deposition locations vary by assignment. Security and handling requirements are stringent and comprehensive. Grand Jury materials must be double-wrapped in opaque layers with explicit internal markings indicating classified content and no external indication of the material’s nature. All removable media and devices must be government-approved and clearly labeled. Transportation is restricted to approved methods only, including professional messenger services, U.S. Postal Service from official outlets, overnight tracked mail, or secure government file exchange systems; curbside mail collection is strictly prohibited. A detailed shipping and delivery log must be maintained, and shipments must be hand-delivered to uniformed personnel and immediately tracked. The Contractor must comply with FISMA, NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, 800-60, FedRAMP, and DOJ IT Security Standards, including flow-down of security requirements to all subcontractors and cloud service providers. Personnel must undergo DOJ background investigations and meet residency requirements, and all GJ material must be processed and stored in a designated secured space. The contract prohibits storing sensitive PII in financial records without written approval and mandates strict adherence to federal laws on procurement integrity, kickbacks, fly american, and use of appropriated funds. Evaluation of proposals is based equally on qualifications of key personnel, past performance, and past experience, with technical factors significantly outweighing price. Proposals must include four volumes: key personnel resumes
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NAICS: 561492
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RFP for Shorthand Reporter and Court Reporter ExaminationsThe Texas Office of Court Administration and the Judicial Branch Certification Commission are soliciting proposals to develop and administer a certification examination for shorthand reporters, to be delivered in-person, online, or through a hybrid model. The selected vendor must possess the expertise and infrastructure to design, deliver, and manage a rigorous and standardized assessment that meets state requirements for certifying court reporting professionals. The examination must align precisely with the specifications outlined in the RFP, ensuring validity, reliability, and compliance with Texas judicial branch standards. Proposals are due by July 31, 2026, and should be submitted by entities capable of handling all aspects of the testing process, including content development, secure administration, scoring, reporting, and ongoing maintenance. The solicitation number is 212-26-0731, and inquiries should be directed to Darryl Gaona at the Texas Office of Court Administration. The opportunity is open to qualified providers without set-aside restrictions, and performance will occur throughout the state of Texas. All responses must be submitted via the Texas SmartBuy portal prior to the deadline.
Office of Court Administration

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R606--RFI: VISN16 Court Reporting and Transcription ServiceThe Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 16, is issuing a Request for Information to explore the potential establishment of a VISN-wide Indefinite Delivery Contract for court reporting and transcription services across all VA facilities within VISN 16. This RFI, issued under NAICS code 561492 and PSC R606, is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or binding commitment from the government. Respondents are requested to submit a capability statement detailing company information, business size and socioeconomic status under the specified NAICS code, demonstrated experience providing regional or multi-site court reporting services, geographic coverage across the entire VISN, and feedback on the feasibility and structure of a potential IDC. The response deadline is July 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, and submissions must be sent electronically via email to the Contracting Officer Shasta Britt at shasta.britt@va.gov with the subject line formatted as 36C25626Q0988 – RFI Response – Vendor Name. The government will not compensate respondents for any costs incurred in preparing submissions, and proprietary or restrictive markings are discouraged. The scope of work, though not binding, outlines expectations for future contract performance, including the delivery of real-time and traditional court reporting, on-site and remote deposition support, and verbatim transcription for EEO and HRMS reports using dictation equipment. Services must be delivered to a minimum standard of 98% accuracy, measured by error-to-line ratio, with standard transcriptions due within 10 business days and urgent requests completed within 48 hours. Transcripts must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, including 65-character lines and no billable special formatting. Contractors must ensure secure electronic delivery and storage of transcripts and digitally dictated voice recordings for at least twelve months. Compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, HIPAA, the Federal Records Act, and NARA policies is mandatory. All personnel must undergo background screening via OF-306 and fingerprint-based Special Agreement Check, complete VA-provided records management and security awareness training, and sign VA’s Rules of Behavior. Contractors are prohibited from retaining, using, selling, or disseminating any sensitive or patient-identified information and must execute a VA Business Associate Agreement. The place of performance is Houston, Texas, with services required across the entire VISN 16 region. Monthly invoices will be submitted in arrears
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Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting ServicesThe United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky is seeking court reporting and transcription services for Grand Jury and deposition proceedings under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Time and Materials (T&M) contract with a base year running from July 15, 2026, to July 14, 2027, and four optional one-year extension periods extending through July 14, 2031. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561492, and only small businesses may respond. Proposals must be submitted by June 29, 2026, and must be organized into four distinct volumes covering proposed key personnel, past performance, summary of experience, and pricing, with strict formatting rules including limits on page length and prohibitions against asterisks or comments on pricing pages. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must certify their small business status, responsibility, and compliance with federal requirements including the prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment and services. Key personnel must include between four and six certified court reporters, all of whom must meet qualifications in stenotype, real-time recording, computer-aided transcription, and other approved methods, with resumes including security clearance levels, training, and certifications. The contractor will provide recording and transcription services on an as-needed basis across multiple locations in Kentucky, including Lexington, with delivery of Grand Jury transcripts required within ten business days of request, and must maintain detailed records of all services including witness names, attorney names, grand jury numbers, page counts, and call numbers. All IT devices and media used to store Grand Jury material must be government-approved, clearly labeled as containing federal Grand Jury information or FG1, and their serial numbers must be provided in advance. Physical shipments of transcripts and media must ensure package integrity, use automated in-transit tracking, be hand-delivered to uniformed delivery personnel, and must never use external collection boxes; the receipt signature must never be waived. The contractor must comply with extensive information security requirements, including FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, DOJ Order 2640.2, and protections for controlled unclassified information, and must adhere to DOJ-03 Personnel Security Requirements for contractor employees. Invoicing must follow the Prompt Payment Act, be submitted by the 5th of the following month to the Contracting Officer, include all specified details,
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Provide Court Reporting Services on an as Needed Basis for the Parish of JeffersonThe Parish of Jefferson is seeking qualified vendors to provide court reporting services on an as-needed basis through Solicitation Number JPP-SOQ#26-016, issued by the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department in Louisiana. The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2026, with proposals due by 9:30 PM on July 9, 2026, and is open to SLED-tier organizations without a specific set-aside designation. Services are to be performed within Louisiana, with no designated city or zip code specified for performance, indicating flexibility across parish locations as required. All communications and submissions must be directed to Misty Camardelle, the primary point of contact, at purchasing@jeffparish.net or by phone at 504-364-2678. Vendors are expected to demonstrate capability to deliver accurate, timely, and professional court reporting services across various judicial proceedings as requested by the parish. Proposals should be submitted through the official online portal linked in the solicitation.
Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department

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20 days ago

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Video and Audio Transcription, Captioning, and Description SolutionTexas Tech University is soliciting competitive proposals for comprehensive video and audio transcription, captioning, and description services to support accessibility needs. The solicitation, numbered 2026-1175, was posted on June 18, 2026, and responses are due by July 10, 2026. Offerors must provide solutions that ensure equitable access to multimedia content for individuals with hearing or vision impairments, meeting industry standards for accuracy, timing, and usability. The contract falls under the state and local government (SLED) category and is managed by Texas Tech University in Texas. Proposals should demonstrate technical capability, compliance with accessibility guidelines, and the ability to deliver scalable, high-quality services. All questions and communications should be directed to Lauren Barta at the provided email or phone number.
Texas Tech University

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25 days ago

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3 days ago
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Grand Jury Transcription ServicesThe contract for Grand Jury Transcription Services involves transcribing recorded Grand Jury testimonies into official typed transcripts. The service requires a strict delivery timeline of 10 business days from the receipt of each transcription request. This subcontract opportunity, posted by the Department of Justice's Eousa-Acquisitions Staff, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with the relevant NAICS code being 561492. The contract was announced on June 10, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026. The place of performance is specified as Lexington, with the ZIP code 40507. As a subcontract, it focuses on ensuring accurate, timely production of legal transcripts vital for judicial processes and maintains compliance with federal small business procurement guidelines.
Eousa-Acquisitions Staff

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18 days ago
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