A19-Attachment 3 - Question and Answer Amendment 0002 Revision.pdf

DOL Court Reporter – Revised 4/5/24 Ques�on Title Sec�on

Number Ques�on Detail Government Response

General Informa�on 1.4 Are digital, electronic, voice writer repor�ng allowed?

Or only stenographic?

The digital, electronic, voice writer repor�ng is not allowed.

General Informa�on 1.6.7 Will DOL sponsor Secret and TS clearances? The U.S. DOL will not sponsor clearances. It will be the sole responsibility of the vendor.

General Informa�on 1.6.7 Will DOL sponsor DD254? The U.S. DOL will not sponsor clearances.

The form will be provided to the vendor for comple�on.

General Informa�on 1.6.7.1 Will all equipment, transcripts need to be secured in any par�cular type of safe?

All records need to remain secure and handled by appropriate personnel only.

General Informa�on 1.6.13 What determines when DOL will reimburse for travel expenses?

There will be no reimbursement for travel expenses unless directed and pre-approved by the CO/COR.

Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibili�es

4.2 Is the en�re contract Secret or Top Secret? No

Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibili�es

4.2 Do all personnel working under this contract need to

maintain Secret or Top Secret clearance?

Personnel performing work must have a SECRET OR TOP SECRET facility clearance and clearance to perform the work.

Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibili�es

4.2 Where will all Secret and Top Secret work be

performed?

Those par�cular hearings will be performed on a telephonic secured line.

Specific Tasks 5.2.1 Historically, how many hearings for BHR have been

OCONUS?

Historically, once or twice a year

Specific Tasks 5.2.1 Will DOL reimburse for travel for OCONUS hearings? If it occurs, yes.

Specific Tasks 5.2.2 Does this mean a videographer will be required in addi�on to a court reporter?

No, if the appeal request is video, the government will provide the loca�on and the video equipment.

Specific Tasks 5.2.2 Does this refer to virtual/remote hearings via Zoom/Webex/Teams, etc?

Yes and the stenographer will report, as needed in-person to the loca�on.

Current Contract None Who is the current vendor? York Stenographic Services, Inc.

Current Contract None What was the total aggregate award for current contract?

This informa�on can be found via FPDS.

Misc. None Historically, what is the average length of a typical hearing?

Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (could be more or less)

Misc. None Are there consecu�ve hearings in one day at one loca�on?

Yes

Misc. None Historically, how many hearings occur each day? Historically 5 to 15 hearings per day Misc. None Historically, what is the average number of court reporters needed per day?

It could be up to 15 courter reporters per day

Misc. None Can you provide redacted sample transcripts? Transcripts contain health informa�on protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

Therefore, please see Page 14 of the solicita�on which describes the format of the transcripts.

Misc. None Can you provide redacted sample of a weekly repor�ng schedule?

Please see atachment

Secret Facility Clearance Sec�on 4.2

Please confirm per Sec�on 4.2 that the contractor will be required to have/get a Secret/Top Secret facility clearance?

Yes

Security Requirements Sec�on 1.6.7

Please confirm per Sec�on 1.6.7 that personnel will be required to have/get a Secret/Top Secret clearance?

Yes

Current Contractor Who is the current contractor(s), contract number(s) and rates?

York Stenographic Services, Inc., 1605C3-23- F-00007, Rates are proprietary. The historical contract amounts shall not be an indicator of future order value, as requirements may have changed.

Secret Facility Clearance Sec�on 4.2

Please confirm per Sec�on 4.2 that the contractor will be required to have/get a Secret/Top Secret facility clearance?

Yes

Security Requirements Sec�on 1.6.7

Please confirm per Sec�on 1.6.7 that personnel will be required to have/get a Secret/Top Secret clearance?

Yes