Court Reporting and Stenotype Services

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561492 covers Court Reporting and Stenotype Services, which encompass professional services related to creating verbatim transcripts of legal proceedings, hearings, depositions, administrative meetings, and other formal events. These services typically involve certified court reporters who use specialized equipment like stenotype machines and computer-aided transcription technologies to capture spoken dialogue with high accuracy. Court reporters produce detailed written transcripts that serve critical documentation needs for legal, governmental, and administrative proceedings across various sectors.

Recent federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a diverse range of engagements, primarily with civilian agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Contract values range from approximately $500 to $543,330, with typical durations spanning one to five years. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, particularly woman-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). Frequently awarded entities include Vet Reporting LLC, Toby Feldman Inc., and County Court Reporters Inc. Common places of performance include VA medical centers, U.S. Attorney's Offices, and federal facilities across states like Missouri, Louisiana, and Texas.

Federal contract opportunities in this category reveal solicitations from agencies seeking court reporting services for various administrative and legal proceedings. Recent opportunities include requirements from the VA for transcription services across multiple Veterans Integrated Service Networks, the Department of Justice for grand jury and deposition reporting in districts like Indiana and North Carolina, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for documenting administrative hearings and depositions. Most solicitations are set aside for small businesses, with NAICS 561492 size standards typically ranging from $16 million to $19 million in average annual receipts. Performance locations span multiple states, with contract periods often structured as base years with multiple option years, demonstrating a consistent market demand for professional court reporting services.