Grand Jury Court Reporting Services; U. S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Michigan (Marquette)

The U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Michigan is soliciting quotes for Grand Jury Court Reporting Services, which are being procured as commercial items under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a Time-and-Materials pricing structure. The Department of Justice's Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys requires contractors to provide qualified court reporters capable of delivering Grand Jury transcripts in multiple turnaround formats, ranging from 10 business days to same-day delivery, with all transcripts provided in searchable PDF format and specific formatting requirements. Key contract requirements include ensuring all personnel with access to Grand Jury materials maintain appropriate security clearances, compliance with Department of Labor wage rates, and comprehensive security controls for protecting Grand Jury information including physical security measures, IT equipment specifications, and data handling procedures. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical qualifications (resumes of proposed key personnel), past performance (up to three references from the past three years), and price, with technical and past performance weighted as significantly more important than price. The deadline for submitting questions is February 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern, and quotes are due March 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern, both directed to Contracting Officer Brandon Wish at brandon.wish@usdoj.gov.

This solicitation is designated as an SBA-Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 561492, requiring all offerors to verify their WOSB status and meet applicable small business size standards; any quotes that fail to meet these socioeconomic requirements will not be considered for award. The incumbent contractor is Rutkowski Court Reporting LLC, operating under contract #15JA4024P00000030, though the specific contract value will not be disclosed. The government guarantees a minimum order of $1,000 during the contract's lifetime, with minimum individual orders of $100 and maximum order limits to be determined. The base contract period runs from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods available through April 30, 2031. The place of performance is Marquette, Michigan, with travel reimbursement not available for sessions within 50 miles of the Marquette courthouse unless advance written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative.