Performance_Work_Statement_(PWS)_for_Court_Reporting_Services_BPA.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR

COURT REPORTING SERVICES

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA)

8 August 2016

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The contractor shall provide court reporter services (Non-Advisory and Assistance Services) and deliverables in support of the Wright-Patterson AFB EEOC. Most, if not all of the services will be performed at Wright-Patterson AFB. However, there is the possibility of alternate locations in the Tri-State area, such as Cincinnati OH, Indianapolis IN, or Louisville KY.

Services and deliverables shall be identified below.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

2.1 The purpose of this contract is to provide court reporter transcription support for hearings in support of the Wright-Patterson AFB EEOC.

2.2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

2.2.1 Technical Interchange

2.2.1.1 The contractor shall provide technical expertise to include all functions, tasks and responsibilities normally performed by a court reporter at hearings. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform court reporter duties.

2.2.2 Deliverable Review

2.2.2.1 Quality Control is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of services and product that meet the performance threshold.

2.2.3 Litigation and Related Support

2.2.3.1 The contractor shall provide court reporting services as identified by the Air Force agency representative (at 88 ABW/JAL), William A. McClain. Notices of Hearing shall be provided to the contractor, with specific locations, dates and times, as they become available.

2.2.3.2 Contractor shall provide verbatim transcripts within ten (10) business days after the hearing. Occasions may arise in which an expedited transcript will be required. The contractor shall be given sufficient notice of the need for an expedited transcript

2.2.3.3 For each hearing, the contractor shall provide:

• one (1) hard copy certified transcript,

• one (1) hard copy uncertified transcript

• one (1) electronic copy (via CD or email)

Transcripts will be sent to 88 ABW/JAL. All transcripts must be in accordance with the court reporting software Case Catalyst. The standard is 9 characters per inch, 25 lines per page.

2.2.3.4 The contractor shall assume an estimated 300 pages per day for the duration of the hearing. The contractor shall invoice in accordance with their “per page price”, “appearance fee per day price”, “appearance fee per half day price”, and “appearance fee per hour price”, as applicable.

3.0 SERVICES SUMMARY (SS)

PWS PARA ELEMENT

EVALUATED

PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

METHOD OF

ASSESSMENT

REMEDY

2.2.3.3 and 2.2.3.4

Transcript Delivery 100% delivered on schedule (within 10 business days after hearing)

100% Inspection Monetary Deduction

2.2.3.4 Transcript Quality No errors, and in

accordance with Case Catalyst

100% Inspection Re-performance within 5 calendar days

4.0 DELIVERABLES

4.1 Transcripts

4.1.1 The contractor shall provide hearing transcripts as specified in section 2.1 above.

5.0 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 Notices of Hearing shall be provided to the contractor, with specific locations, dates and times, as they become available.

5.2 It is the responsibility of the contractor to coordinate with the Air Force agency representative to obtain any necessary credentials for access to Wright-Patterson AFB or any alternate location prior to traveling.

5.0 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: