Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporter Services

The Executive Office for United States Attorneys is seeking Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporter Services for the District of North Dakota, specifically covering Fargo and Bismarck locations. The solicitation requires contractors to provide comprehensive court reporting services including transcript production for grand jury proceedings and depositions, with various turnaround time options ranging from same-day to 10-business-day delivery. Offerors must propose 3-6 qualified court reporters and demonstrate strict compliance with extensive security protocols for handling sensitive Grand Jury materials, including personnel background investigations, secure storage requirements, and incident reporting procedures. The evaluation will focus on key personnel qualifications, past performance, past experience, and pricing, with technical factors weighted as significantly more important than price. Questions must be submitted by September 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, with quotes due September 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM CT via email to the contracting officer.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 561492, targeting businesses with average annual receipts not exceeding $16.0 million, including HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. The contract structure is Time and Materials with a base year period of performance from September 28, 2025 to September 27, 2026, followed by four additional option years. Services will be performed in Fargo and Bismarck, North Dakota, with the primary locations being North River, ND and surrounding counties including Cass, Burleigh, Morton, Oliver, and Sioux. The contract will include travel expenses and different transcript processing rates, though specific award values are not disclosed in the available documentation. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will need to handle both routine court reporting duties and highly sensitive grand jury materials under stringent security requirements.