Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting Services for the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), District of South Dakota

The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), on behalf of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota, is soliciting court reporting services for grand jury proceedings and depositions through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract will span five years with one base year and four option years, requiring contractors to provide labor, supervision, and transportation for court reporting services across three South Dakota locations. Contractors must possess T4 Grand Jury Security clearances, demonstrate proficiency with various recording technologies, and comply with stringent security protocols for handling sensitive grand jury materials. The evaluation will be based on technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing, with technical and past performance factors weighted significantly more than price. Questions must be submitted to Spencer Kroner at spencer.kroner@usdoj.gov by August 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. EST, with quotes due by September 4, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. EST following a one-day extension.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561492 with a $19 million average annual receipts size standard. The government anticipates making one to three multiple awards with a minimum dollar guarantee of $3,000 for the base period, though specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documents. Services will be required in Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, South Dakota, with historical volumes indicating approximately 12 grand jury proceedings annually in Rapid City, 10 in Pierre, and 2 in Aberdeen, plus an average of 10 depositions per year across all locations. The contract performance period will run from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2030, with all task orders structured on a Time and Materials basis. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Unique Entity ID and Tax Identification Number with their submissions.