Questions received for RFQ 15JA0522Q000000168.pdf

Response to Questions

15JA0522Q00000168

Grand Jury & Deposition Court Reporting Services, USAO-OHS (Columbus)

The following questions were received for RFQ 15JA0522Q00000168 —

Question 1. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.

Answer 1. The incumbent for these services is Deposition Specialists, Inc.

Question 2. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Answer 2. DJJ-17-D-EOA02-0118.

Question 3. Is it possible to bid on a section of the contract like depositions only or fourth week of grand jury only?

Answer 3. The Government did consider this, but it will remain as a Single Award for one contractor.

Question 4. Is it possible to get advanced payment on services?

Answer 4. Contract financing shall not be provided for purchases made under the authority of FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisitions).

Question 5. Would the government consider a submission for proposal for remote depositions only?

Answer 5. Please see Answer 3.

Question 6. Do I have to have an ATO (Authorization To Operate) prior to bidding?

Answer 6. No.

Question 7. Do I need a physical location if I don't store paper copies?

Answer 7. Even if a firm doesn’t keep paper copies, the Government will need to know where grand jury information is processed, used, and shared. Many reporters have memory (with information/files) on their equipment and that must be protected as well.

Please refer to EOUSA Local Clause AI-10-1E Federal Grand Jury Court Reporter Security Requirements (December 2015).

Question 8. Will iDepo Reporters need to have a physical address in the state of Ohio?

Answer 8. A firm is not required to have a physical address in Ohio, but the Government will need to know where grand jury information is processed, used, and shared. Many reporters have memory (with information/files) on their equipment and that must be protected as well. Please refer to EOUSA Local Clause AI-10-1E Federal Grand Jury Court Reporter Security Requirements (December 2015).

Question 9. Should a same day cancellation arise, will we be able to bill your agency?

Answer 9. Yes, please see the definition of Cancellation fee for grand jury services and deposition services in the Statement of Work.