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CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

REGION 4 TX ADMIN

DALLAS TX 75202

(972)850-4403, ruiz.ricardo@dol.gov Contracting Specialist Rick Ruiz

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

X

X

561492

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORDALLAS

RFPIFB

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

RFQ

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NAICS:

SMALL BUSINESS

03/15/2019 1700 ES

02/22/2019

(972) 850-4403Ricardo Ruiz (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

1605DD-19-Q-00008

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 53 OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

525 S. GRIFFIN ST.

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

15. DELIVER TO

Dallas TX 75202 Suite 707 525 S. Griffin Street

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$15.00

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

US Department of Labor

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor, Region 6 (Dallas / Denver Region), hereafter referred to as Region 6 SOL, is seeking a court reporting firm for a 3-year (base plus two option years)Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quanity (IDIQ) contract to furnish certified, experienced court reporters to record and transcribe sworn testimony in proceedings.

Contractor may also be engaged for transcription of audio recordings. Please see Statement of Work for details.

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

XX

DATED

Charlie DeCeasar

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

REF.

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32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Service Contract Labor Standards:

This requirement is subject to the Service

Contract Labor Standards (SCLS). In accordance with clause 52.222-41, covered service employees employed in the performance of this contract by the contractor or any subcontractor, shall be paid not less than the minimum monetary wages, and shall be furnished fringe benefits, in accordance with the wages and fringe benefits listed for Court Reporter (Occupation Code

01035), in the attached Wage Determinations and, for locations outside the Region 6 SOL, available at https://www.wdol.gov/. In the absence of a wage determination, the minimum wage set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act. The applicable

Wage Determination(s), based on office location(s) of employees charged to fulfill the requirements of the contract will be incorporated into the contract (please see Section L, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to

Bidders).

Guaranteed Minimum:

Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.504, the government anticipates a guaranteed minimum of $30,000 in task orders against the contract that results from this solicitation. This guaranteed minimum shall be for the base year

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32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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only, but will serve as consideration for the full term of the contract, including exercise of any options. There will be no guaranteed minimum for the option periods.

Subcontracting:

This solicitation will result in a single contract with a single contractor (primary contractor). Contractor may subcontract in order to fulfill the requirements of the resultant contract. Any subcontracts with the primary contractor are the responsibility of the primary contractor. However, primary contractor must ensure that all subcontractors at any tier comply with any applicable regulations (e.g. Service

Contract Labor Standards).

Contacts:

Ricardo Ruiz Contracting Specialist, (972)850-4403, ruiz.ricardo@dol.gov

Charlie DeCeasar, Contracting Officer, (972)850-4411, DeCeasar.charlie@dol.gov

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). A

COR will be assigned once the contract is awarded.

Line Item Quantities:

The quantities in the following line items are estimates only, and are for informational purposes only. Quantities may change in the final contract.

0001 Base Year 17420 EA

Regular Transcripts: Completed and delivered on or before the 10th business day after the date the proceeding is completed. The transcript of each witness’s testimony shall be automatically delivered to the office of the Region 6 SOL or

Presiding DOL Official who ordered the services unless otherwise notified.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0002 Base Year 1 EA

Rough draft of the daily proceedings without

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Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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prior notice.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0003 Base Year 232 EA

Expedited delivery, without advance notice, of the transcript provided within 5 days after the testimony.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0004 Base Year 48 EA

Expedited delivery, without advance notice, of the transcript provided within 2 days after the testimony.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0005 Base Year 116 EA

Expedited delivery, without advance notice, of the transcript provided within 1 day after the testimony.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0006 Base Year 25 EA

Readable transcript(s) in real time, without advance notice.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0007 Base Year EA

A condensed transcript shall be furnished with each transcript.

Product/Service Code: R606

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Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0008 Base Year EA

Electronic Transcript: An E-Transcript shall be included for each transcript, provided in one of the following formats: .lef, .ptf, .ptz, or .exe.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0009 Base Year 3020 EA

Black and White Exhibits: Unless notified otherwise by the COR or Presiding DOL Official, the Contractor will be required to include all black and white exhibits presented during testimony along with the transcript.

Pre-adjusted estimated quantity: 3020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0010 Base Year 350 EA

Color Exhibits: Unless notified otherwise by the

COR or Presiding DOL Official, the Contractor will be required to include all color exhibits presented during testimony along with the transcript.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0011 Base Year EA

Key Word Indexing: The Contractor will provide a keyword index with each transcript which provides an alphabetical listing of each word within the transcript and a page and line reference.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

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0012 Base Year 1 EA

Additional Copies: Additional copies of transcripts shall be provided to Region 6 SOL within 5 days of the request if the transcript has already been created, and within the same turnaround times as set forth above if the transcription has not yet been created.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0013 Base Year 1 EA

Other Proceedings: Transcripts of labor relations hearings or arbitrations. Requires attendance and recording of such proceedings.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0014 Base Year 1 MJ

Audio Tape Transcriptions: The Contractor may be required to transcribe and furnish transcripts of audio tape recordings.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0015 Base Year 1 EA

Sworn Statements and/or Witness Interview

Statements: The Contractor may be required, during investigation, to attend, record and provide transcripts of sworn statements and witness interview statements.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

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0016 Base Year 52 EA

Transcript Delivery: per delivery

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

0017 Base Year 1 HR

Cancellation Fees: Allowed only in the limited circumstance when a proceeding is not cancelled by the agency by 5:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled proceeding. Per SCHEDULED hours.

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2019

Period of Performance: 04/01/2019 to 03/31/2020

1001 Option Year 1 17420 EA

Regular Transcripts: Completed and delivered on or before the 10th business day after the date the proceeding is completed. The transcript of each witness’s testimony shall be automatically delivered to the office of the Region 6 SOL or

Presiding DOL Official who ordered the services unless otherwise notified.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1002 Option Year 1 1 EA

Rough draft of the daily proceedings without prior notice.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1003 Option Year 1 232 EA

Expedited delivery, without advance notice, of the transcript provided within 5 days after the

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testimony.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1004 Option Year 1 48 EA

Expedited delivery, without advance notice, of the transcript provided within 2 days after the testimony.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1005 Option Year 1 116 EA

Expedited delivery, without advance notice, of the transcript provided within 1 day after the testimony.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1006 Option Year 1 25 EA

Readable transcript(s) in real time, without advance notice.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1007 Option Year 1 EA

A condensed transcript shall be furnished with each transcript.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

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Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1008 Option Year 1 EA

Electronic Transcript: An E-Transcript shall be included for each transcript, provided in one of the following formats: .lef, .ptf, .ptz, or .exe.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1009 Option Year 1 3020 EA

Black and White Exhibits: Unless notified otherwise by the COR or Presiding DOL Official, the Contractor will be required to include all black and white exhibits presented during testimony along with the transcript.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1010 Option Year 1 350 EA

Color Exhibits: Unless notified otherwise by the

COR or Presiding DOL Official, the Contractor will be required to include all color exhibits presented during testimony along with the transcript.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1011 Option Year 1 EA

Key Word Indexing: The Contractor will provide a keyword index with each transcript which provides an alphabetical listing of each word within the transcript and a page and line reference.

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(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1012 Option Year 1 1 EA

Additional Copies: Additional copies of transcripts shall be provided to Region 6 SOL within 5 days of the request if the transcript has already been created, and within the same turnaround times as set forth above if the transcription has not yet been created.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1013 Option Year 1 1 EA

Other Proceedings: Transcripts of labor relations hearings or arbitrations. Requires attendance and recording of such proceedings.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1014 Option Year 1 1 MJ

Audio Tape Transcriptions: The Contractor may be required to transcribe and furnish transcripts of audio tape recordings.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

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1015 Option Year 1 1 EA

Sworn Statements and/or Witness Interview

Statements: The Contractor may be required, during investigation, to attend, record and provide transcripts of sworn statements and witness interview statements.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1016 Option Year 1 52 EA

Transcript Delivery: per delivery

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

1017 Option Year 1 1 HR

Cancellation Fees: Allowed only in the limited circumstance when a proceeding is not cancelled by the agency by 5:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled proceeding. Per SCHEDULED hours.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/02/2020

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2020

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

2001 Option Year 2 17420 EA

Regular Transcripts: Completed and delivered on or before the 10th business day after the date the proceeding is completed. The transcript of each witness’s testimony shall be automatically delivered to the office of the Region 6 SOL or

Presiding DOL Official who ordered the services unless otherwise notified.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

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Delivery: 04/01/2021

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2002 Option Year 2 1 EA

Rough draft of the daily proceedings without prior notice.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2003 Option Year 2 232 EA

Expedited delivery, without advance notice, of the transcript provided within 5 days after the testimony.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2004 Option Year 2 48 EA

Expedited delivery, without advance notice, of the transcript provided within 2 days after the testimony.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2005 Option Year 2 116 EA

Expedited delivery, without advance notice, of the transcript provided within 1 day after the testimony.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

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Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2006 Option Year 2 25 EA

Readable transcript(s) in real time, without advance notice.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2007 Option Year 2 EA

A condensed transcript shall be furnished with each transcript.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2008 Option Year 2 EA

Electronic Transcript: An E-Transcript shall be included for each transcript, provided in one of the following formats: .lef, .ptf, .ptz, or .exe.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2009 Option Year 2 3020 EA

Black and White Exhibits: Unless notified otherwise by the COR or Presiding DOL Official, the Contractor will be required to include all black and white exhibits presented during testimony along with the transcript.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

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2010 Option Year 2 350 EA

Color Exhibits: Unless notified otherwise by the

COR or Presiding DOL Official, the Contractor will be required to include all color exhibits presented during testimony along with the transcript.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2011 Option Year 2 EA

Key Word Indexing: The Contractor will provide a keyword index with each transcript which provides an alphabetical listing of each word within the transcript and a page and line reference.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2012 Option Year 2 1 EA

Additional Copies: Additional copies of transcripts shall be provided to Region 6 SOL within 5 days of the request if the transcript has already been created, and within the same turnaround times as set forth above if the transcription has not yet been created.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)04/01/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2013 Option Year 2 1 EA

Other Proceedings: Transcripts of labor relations hearings or arbitrations. Requires attendance and recording of such proceedings.

(Option Line Item)

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Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2014 Option Year 2 1 MJ

Audio Tape Transcriptions: The Contractor may be required to transcribe and furnish transcripts of audio tape recordings.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2015 Option Year 2 1 EA

Sworn Statements and/or Witness Interview

Statements: The Contractor may be required, during investigation, to attend, record and provide transcripts of sworn statements and witness interview statements.

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

2016 Option Year 2 52 EA

Transcript Delivery: per delivery

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)01/04/2021

Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2022

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

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Cancellation Fees: Allowed only in the limited circumstance when a proceeding is not cancelled by the agency by 5:00 p.m. the day before the

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Product/Service Code: R606

Delivery: 04/01/2021

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Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

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Statement of Work Clauses

D - Packaging and Marking E - Inspection and Acceptance F - Deliveries or Performance G - Contract Administration Data H - Special Contract Requirements I - Contract Clauses J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

Quote Submission Instructions Clauses

M - Evaluation Factors for Award Evaluation Factors

B - Supplies or Services/Prices

C - Description/Specifications

Statement of Work

1. Description of Services Sought

(a) Background Information:

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) is an Executive Branch agency of the Federal Government. DOL’s mission is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions;

advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights. In carrying out this mission, DOL administers and enforces more than 180 Federal labor laws, including those that guarantee worker’s rights to safe and healthful working conditions, a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, freedom from employment discrimination, and protection of retirement and health benefits. These mandates, and the regulations that implement them, cover many workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers.

Within DOL, the Office of the Solicitor (SOL) provides high quality legal services by representing the Secretary of Labor and the client agencies in all necessary litigation, including both enforcement actions and defensive litigation, and in settlement and alternative dispute resolution activities; by assisting in the development of regulations, standards and legislative proposals; and by providing legal opinions and advice concerning all DOL activities. SOL handles litigation in federal district and appellate courts and before administrative law judges and administrative appellate tribunals. In doing so, SOL ensures that the Nation's labor laws are forcefully and fairly applied to protect the Nation's workers.

With approximately 750 employees nationwide, SOL is headquartered in in Washington, D.C. and has seven Regional Offices headed by Regional Solicitors. The Dallas Regional Solicitor’s Office (Region 6 SOL) has offices in Dallas and Denver and is responsible for representing the Secretary of Labor in civil trial ligation in U.S. District Courts and before administrative law judges primarily in the states of Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Montana, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas and Louisiana.

(b) Definitions

Region 6 SOL: For purposes of this contract, the term “Region 6 SOL” refers to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor, Region 6, which has offices in Dallas and Denver.

Proceeding: For purposes of this contract, the term “proceeding” refers to any event in which sworn testimony is provided by a witness, including depositions, trials and hearings, arbitrations, and witness interviews or statements.

Presiding DOL Official: For purposes of this contract, “Presiding DOL Official” refers to the Department of Labor attorney or other official who is in charge of the proceeding and who is directing the work of the Contractor. In most cases the Presiding DOL Official will be a Region 6 SOL attorney. However, it may also be a non-attorney DOL official from another DOL agency who is authorized to use this contract.

DOL Agency: For purposes of this contract, “DOL Agency” refers to an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor which has obtained authorization from Region 6 SOL to use this contract.

(c) Objectives:

The Region 6 SOL is seeking to engage a court reporting firm (Contractor) in a 3-year (base plus two option years) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to furnish certified, experienced court reporters to record and transcribe sworn testimony in proceedings. Contractor may also be engaged for transcription of audio recordings. The reporter(s) will be expected to accurately record testimony and furnish verbatim transcripts in a timely manner. The selected Contractor shall manage operations so as to ensure maximum responsiveness and efficiency to the government, as various regulations and due process considerations demand the speedy production of an accurate transcript in all instances.

(d) Special Qualifications:

Court reporters performing services under this contract must:

1. Be certified according to all state and/or local requirements for real-time verbatim transcripts.

2. Hold a current certification for the jurisdiction in which the proceeding is to be held and be otherwise qualified under governing law to administer oaths to witnesses.

3. Shall have knowledge of proper grammar and punctuation sufficient to recognize and correct errors in final transcripts.

(d) Required Resources:

Except as otherwise provided herein and in the task order for a specific proceeding, the Contractor shall provide all necessary labor (including supervision), material and equipment to ensure a complete record of verbal testimony given during the proceeding.

(e) Performance Locations:

Transcription and court reporting services will primarily take place within the Region 6 SOL states (Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Montana, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas and Louisiana). However, these services may be required outside of Region 6 SOL.

(f) Authorized Agencies:

The following table summarizes the agencies, possible locations and circumstances for use of this contract.

DOL AGENCY FOR PROCEEDINGS:

Region 6 SOL Nationwide All other Region 6 DOL agencies Nationwide* All other DOL agencies Within Region 6 SOL* All other DOL agencies Outside of Region 6 SOL**

*Region 6 SOL is the owner of this contract. All DOL agencies wishing to utilize this contract must coordinate with the COR. See Section 2 Procedures for Deposition, Hearing, and Interview Transcripts, below.

**At the discretion of Region 6 SOL (e.g. Region 6 SOL may authorize use of the contract for enterprise-wide cases).

2. Procedures for Deposition, Hearing, and Interview Transcripts

(a) Scheduling of Depositions, Hearings, and Interviews:

The agency contracting officer’s representative (COR) will normally notify the Contractor of the requirements for attendance at a proceeding no later than two business days before the scheduled session. The Contractor shall promptly provide the COR with a quote for the services to be provided, based on the established rates included in the contract and estimated pages, exhibits, etc. for the proceeding. A task order will then be sent to the Contractor specifying the date, place, time and estimated price (based on the quote provided) of the session. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the assignment by signing and returning the task order to the COR and Administrative Contracting Officer, and providing the name of the court reporter who will be in attendance. The agency reserves the right to request a copy of the assigned court reporter’s resume prior to the proceeding. The Contractor shall inform the COR of any change of personnel prior to the session.

In the event a proceeding takes more than one day, the Contractor agrees that it will make every effort to assign the same court reporter for each continued segment of that given proceeding. Should the Contractor not be able to provide the same court reporter, it will notify the COR before any scheduled sessions in which a different court reporter will be assigned. The Contractor will transmit the alternate’s name and resume upon request.

If a proceeding is cancelled, the Region 6 SOL will notify the Contractor no later than 5:00 pm the day before the scheduled proceeding. Proceedings are normally scheduled for 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a one hour lunch break, which is not billable (i.e. the Contractor is not paid for the lunch break). These hours are subject to change. A shorter or longer day may be required. Billing of hours is allowed only in the limited circumstance when a proceeding is not cancelled by the agency by 5:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled proceeding. Please see solicitation line items Attendance Fees and Cancellation Fees for description of circumstances when Contractor is entitled to an attendance or cancellation fee.

(b) Services / Deliverables / Fees.

The following table includes a comprehensive list of the services and deliverables of this requirement; it is not intended as a list of the actual line items in the final award document. Line items that will be included in the award document, for both the base and option periods, will depend on whether certain deliverables are charged separately or included in the rates of other services / deliverables.

(e.g. if Condensed Transcripts are offered without charge as part of Regular Transcript service, a separate quote for Condensed Transcript should not be submitted).

The requiring agency expects all condensed transcripts, electronic transcripts and all exhibits be delivered with the transcripts within the delivery timeframe ordered. The Contractor will be paid the per-page rate quoted for the following categories.

1. Transcript Services / Deliverables / Other Requirements:

Service / Deliverable Description

DEPOSITIONS

Regular Transcript

Completed and delivered on or before the 10th business day after the date the proceeding is completed. The transcript of each witness’s testimony shall be automatically delivered to the office of the Region 6 SOL or Presiding DOL Official who ordered the services unless otherwise notified.

Rough Draft Transcript The Contractor may be required, without advance notice, to furnish a rough draft of the daily proceedings.

Expedited Transcript (5 day)

The Contractor may be required, without advance notice, to expedite delivery of the transcript and provide it within 5 days after the testimony.

Expedited Transcript (2 day)

The Contractor may be required, without advance notice, to expedite delivery of the transcript and provide it within 2 days after the testimony.

Expedited Transcript (1 day)

The Contractor may be required, without advance notice, to expedite delivery of the transcript and provide it within 1 day after the testimony.

Real Time Reporting Transcript

The Contractor may be required, without advance notice, to furnish a readable transcript(s) in real time.

Condensed Transcript A condensed transcript shall be furnished with each transcript.

Electronic Transcript An E-Transcript shall be included for each transcript, provided in one of the following formats: .lef, .ptf, .ptz, or .exe.

Black & White Exhibits Unless notified otherwise by the COR or Presiding DOL Official, the Contractor will be required to include all black and white exhibits presented during testimony along with the transcript.

Color Exhibits Unless notified otherwise by the COR or Presiding DOL Official, the Contractor will be required to include all color exhibits presented during testimony along with the transcript.

Key Word Indexing The Contractor will provide a keyword index with each transcript which provides an alphabetical listing of each word within the transcript and a page and line reference.

Additional Copies

Region 6 SOL has the right to copy and distribute transcripts acquired under this contract, and may also order additional copies of any transcript. Additional copies of transcripts shall be provided to Region 6 SOL within 5 days of the request if the transcript has already been created, and within the same turnaround times as set forth above if the transcription has not yet been created

OTHER PROCEEDINGS

Hearing The Contractor may be required to attend, record and provide transcripts of proceedings of a labor relations hearing or arbitration.

Audio Tape Transcriptions The Contractor may be required to transcribe and furnish transcripts of audio tape recordings.

Sworn Statements and/or Witness Interview Statements

The Contractor may be required, during investigation, to attend, record and provide transcripts of sworn statements and witness interview statements.

ANCILLARY SERVICES

Transcript Delivery Delivery of transcripts

2. Other Requirements:

(1) A transcript of all testimony shall be produced in accordance with the requirements above. Colloquy outside the presence of the person giving testimony will not be transcribed unless requested by the Presiding DOL Official.

(2) The sworn testimony of each witness in a proceeding shall be provided in a separate transcript.

3. Travel and Per Diem Reimbursements: The Contractor will not be reimbursed for the costs associated with travel, lodging, mileage, meals and other incidental travel expenses and should consider such expenses as costs of doing business.

4. Certification. Each court reporter shall attach their official certification to the original transcript, which should state the following:

CERTIFICATE

I, (NAME OF COURT REPORTER), a registered professional court reporter appointed to take the sworn testimony of (NAME OF WITNESS), certify that before giving the sworn testimony, the witness was duly sworn to testify to the truth; that the sworn testimony was recorded by me on (DATE) then reduced to typewritten form; and that the transcript is a true and accurate depiction of the questions asked, testimony given and proceedings had.

I further certify that I am not employed by or related to any party to this action by blood or marriage and that I am in no way interested in the outcome of this matter.

Signed this day of ________, 20__.

There shall be no charge for either this certification page or any index page if used.

3. Recording Requirements

(a) Recording shall be taken by court reporters qualified in the operation of methods generally recognized in the industry and approved by Region 6 SOL. Regardless of the type of equipment used, it is mandatory that there be an accurate read back capability and that a back-up system is utilized.

(b) The Contractor, or the duly authorized employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor, shall present themselves to the Presiding DOL Official, and shall at all times be governed by the Presiding DOL Official’s instructions in matters affecting the composition of the record, adjournment to other times or places, and similar matters.

(c) Sworn testimony shall be taken by a Contractor-furnished court reporter who must be duly authorized to administer oaths in the state or district in which the proceeding is held. Court reporters are required to comply with Rules 28 and 30 of the Federal Rules of

Civil Procedure, and specifically Rule 30(e), which provides in pertinent part as follows:

"(1) Review; Statement of Changes. On request by the deponent or a party before the deposition is completed, the deponent must be allowed 30 days after being notified by the officer that the transcript or recording is available in which:

(A) to review the transcript or recording; and

(B) if there are changes in form or substance, to sign a statement listing the changes and the for making them.

(2) Changes Indicated in the Officer’s Certificate. The officer must note in the certificate prescribed by Rule 30(f)(1) whether a review was requested and, if so, must attach any changes the deponent makes during the 30-day period.”

The Contractor must simultaneously provide to the Presiding DOL Official and the witness this “read and sign” copy of their testimony without additional costs, unless the Presiding DOL Official requests to present the read and sign transcript to the witness.

(d) Everything spoken during the course of the proceeding shall be recorded, unless the Presiding DOL Official otherwise directs. No part of any proceeding shall be omitted from the record, unless the Presiding DOL Official so directs.

(e) All notes, records, documentary exhibits, and other material which are a part of, or relate to, any proceeding recorded by the Contractor shall be the property of the U.S. Department of Labor and shall be delivered to the Presiding DOL Official, together with the furnished transcript, unless otherwise instructed.

(f) Right to Remove Individual Court Reporter: It shall be an absolute right of the Presiding DOL Official to inform the Contractor through the Contracting Officer of the unacceptability of specific court reporters for work pursuant to this contract. The Region 6 SOL has the right to obtain court reporting services from another source if the Contractor provides an unacceptable court reporter.

4. Transcript Format

(a) The transcript shall contain the caption of the matter, docket number, name of the witness, date of proceeding, time of commencement of the sworn testimony for that particular witness, name, title and address of each attorney appearing at or attending the proceeding, and names of other persons attending the proceeding.

(b) The pagination of the transcripts shall be in a single series by consecutive numbers regardless of the number of days consumed in the proceeding.

(c) Each copy of the transcript furnished to Region 6 SOL shall be bound with covers of good quality. Transcripts shall be punched with three holes at the left side and shall be secured with a suitable fastener of permanent nature.

(d) Transcripts shall be typed on paper 8 ½ inches x 11 inches in size, with a ruled margin of 1 ¾ inches at the left side and 3/8 inch at the right side. Typing shall be 10 spaces to the inch, double spaced, and shall not be less than 25 lines to the page exclusive of the line containing the witness’s name, date of testimony, and page number. The lines of testimony are to be numbered on each page beginning with the number 1 and will appear just to the left of the left ruled margin. Pages necessarily containing less than 25 lines shall be charged and paid for at the full-page rate. No payment will be made for lines in excess of 25 lines to the page. There should be no unnecessary blank lines unless absolutely necessary for readability. Region 6 SOL will be the sole judge of this format.

(e) Condensed transcripts shall include four transcript pages in reduced format on a single 8 ½ x 11 inch page.

(f) Exhibits identified in a proceeding shall be stamped, marked, consecutively numbered by the Contractor, arranged in numerical order, and annexed to the transcript, unless otherwise directed by the DOL Presiding Official. The marking shall indicate clearly the party offering the exhibit.

5. Availability/Sale of Transcripts

(a) Copies of transcripts will not be made available to non-parties or the public without the consent of Region 6 SOL.

(b) Transcripts are works for hire. The U.S. Department of Labor reserves the right to copy any transcripts and to make transcripts available to the public.

6. Reports

The Contractor shall report immediately, in writing, to the Contracting Officer and Region 6 SOL the following events:

1. Unauthorized Entry. Any information coming to the Contractor’s attention concerning unauthorized entry (actual, attempted, or threatened) at the location where work done under this contract is stored.

2. Loss, Compromise or Suspected Compromise. Any loss, compromise or suspected compromise of work done under this contract, such as notes, transcripts or other related material.

3. Any change of ownership, including stock transfers, that affects the control of the Contractor.

4. Any change of operating address of Contractor’s facility(s).

5. Any change in the Contractor’s storage capability or location which would affect the ability of the Contractor to safeguard sworn testimony, transcripts, exhibits, or other related information.

6. The Contractor shall also maintain and keep available for review by the COR a master index of the depositions and other testimony taken during the contract period of performance, including the date, name of case, the name of witness, and the name of the court reporter.

7. Ordering

Services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by the issuance of task orders signed by a DOL Contracting Officer. All task orders issued hereunder are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract which shall control in the event of conflict with any task order. The contract will not be modified or superseded by any task order issued hereunder. All task orders placed under this contract must contain the following information:

Date of Order Order Number Description of Service Place of Performance Account & Appropriation Data, if applicable Primary Point of Contact of the task order

Clauses

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. (OCT 2018)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (OCT 2018)

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. (OCT 2018)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u)) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except-

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate-

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology-

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically-

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include…