Indefinite Delivery Contract 15JA0526D00000036

Free State Reporting, Inc., a woman-owned small business headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract by the Executive Office for United States Attorneys on behalf of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois effective March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031. The contract, valued at $2,391,125.00 and designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561492, provides comprehensive grand jury court reporting services to support federal legal proceedings. Services are to be performed in Chicago and Rockford, Illinois, with secure on-site backup equipment storage available in Chicago and transcripts delivered via USAfx. The contract structure consists of a base year followed by four option years, with all task orders issued on a time and materials basis in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 16.505.

The scope of services encompasses qualified court reporting, transcription, and documentation services, including 10-business day transcripts, 5-business day transcripts, daily transcripts, expedited transcripts, exhibit copies, compact discs, and videographer attendance. Free State Reporting must maintain qualified key personnel at each location, including a minimum of two court reporters and one videographer, and provide all labor, supervision, and transportation necessary to fulfill service requirements. The company's selection was based on evaluations of key personnel qualifications, technical approach, past performance, and pricing, with technical and past performance factors weighted significantly more heavily than price. This award reflects Free State Reporting's extensive experience providing court reporting and transcription services to the Department of Justice and its components across multiple districts nationwide, with particular strength in supporting U.S. Attorney's Offices.