Computer Assisted Legal Research 3 (CALR 3)

The Computer Assisted Legal Research 3 (CALR 3) is a Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle focused on providing legal research, data access, and software services to various Department of Justice (DOJ) components. The contract primarily delivers access to online legal research platforms, investigative databases, and specialized software tools that support legal and investigative functions across multiple DOJ agencies. Task orders under this vehicle consistently involve subscriptions to services like LexisNexis Accurint, software licenses for legal case management tools, and specialized data access solutions.

The task orders predominantly serve DOJ sub-agencies including the United States Marshals Service (USMS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and various DOJ divisions like the Criminal Division and National Security Division. Typical task order values range from several thousand dollars to nearly $3 million, with most having a one-year period of performance aligned to the federal fiscal year (ending September 30). The contract vehicle uses no specific set-aside designation, indicating open competition. Pricing mechanisms include firm fixed price, time and materials, and other pricing structures, with a strong emphasis on accessing specialized legal research and investigative database services that support federal law enforcement and legal operations.