Expert witness
Active Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 15JA5325P00000165
- Awardee
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Talas Engineering, Inc. UEI R7PHHD8BHA37
- Awarding agency
-
US Attorney's Offices
Offices Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
- Obligated
- $31,889
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $31,889.16 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 71% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541199 All Other Legal Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Time and Materials
- Place of performance
- Hayward, CA 94545, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $1,245 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,245 | |
| Original award | $29,400 |
About this award
The U.S. Attorney's Offices awarded a $31,889.16 time and materials purchase order contract to Talas Engineering, Inc. on May 22, 2025, for expert witness services. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of May 21, 2027, represents a continuation of the firm's specialized support for Department of Justice litigation activities. Talas Engineering will deliver expert witness services and technical engineering analysis from its Hayward, California facility, where the company has maintained its operations and established an exclusive contracting relationship with DOJ. The award was made on an unrestricted, competitive basis with no set-aside designation.
Talas Engineering, Inc., a Subchapter S corporation led by Dr. Elaine R. Serina, Ph.D., P.E., specializes in accident reconstruction, biomechanics analysis, and comprehensive technical evaluations that support federal prosecutors in investigating and preparing complex legal cases. The company operates exclusively as a prime contractor without subcontractor relationships, and this award continues its track record of delivering case-specific expert witness services for DOJ litigation matters. Recent comparable contracts awarded to the firm have ranged from approximately $35,700 to $68,553, reflecting consistent demand for Talas Engineering's technical consulting capabilities in supporting federal litigation efforts nationwide.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 15JA5325P00000165?
15JA5325P00000165 was awarded to Talas Engineering, Inc. by US Attorney's Offices (Offices Boards and Divisions) on May 22, 2025.
How much is contract 15JA5325P00000165 worth?
The government has obligated $31,889 on 15JA5325P00000165.
Was contract 15JA5325P00000165 competed?
The extent of competition for 15JA5325P00000165 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.
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