Grand Jury/Deposition Court Reporting Services - Indiana

The Department of Justice Executive Office for US Attorneys is seeking court reporting services for grand jury proceedings and depositions at the US Attorney's Office Southern District of Indiana in Evansville. The procurement requires contractors to provide 3-6 qualified court reporters with stringent security clearances to handle sensitive grand jury materials, including approved personnel background investigations, secure storage protocols, and strict material destruction procedures. Offerors must submit comprehensive four-volume proposals including resumes of key personnel with references, past performance documentation from the last three years, a detailed experience summary outlining recording methods and security measures, and pricing information. The solicitation emphasizes the need for at least two court reporters and indicates potential for multiple awards under this indefinite delivery indefinite quantity time and materials contract. The original proposal deadline was September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, though the solicitation has been amended to correct Contract Line Item Number quantities, with questions initially due by September 4, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561492 (Court Reporting and Stenotype Services) with a size standard requiring average annual receipts not exceeding $16.0 million. The contract structure includes a base performance period from September 20, 2025 through September 19, 2026, followed by four one-year option periods extending through September 19, 2030, with a potential additional six-month extension available. The IDIQ contract establishes a minimum guaranteed amount of $25,000 with individual order limits ranging from $500 to $100,000, covering various court reporting requirements including regular, intermediate, daily, and expedited transcripts along with attendance fees, cancellation fees, and exhibit copies. Services will be performed in Evansville, Indiana, specifically supporting the Southern District of Indiana operations. The wage determination file indicates compliance with federal minimum wage requirements of $17.75 per hour for contracts entered after January 30, 2022, along with specified fringe benefits including health and welfare contributions and paid time off requirements.