Transcription Services - Office of Justice Service

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office is seeking transcription services for its Office of Justice Services - Internal Affairs Division through a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The solicitation requests transcription of audio recordings, primarily one-on-one interviews, which must be completed within 48 hours of receipt and formatted in Times New Roman, 12-point font with speaker names. The government will award the contract to the lowest-price, technically acceptable responsible offeror, with an anticipated period of performance from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029, consisting of a base year and four one-year option periods. The original solicitation was posted on October 24, 2024, with subsequent amendments extending the due date to January 20, 2025. Quotes are to be submitted electronically, with the transcription services to be delivered remotely using a shared folder.

The contract is 100% set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under NAICS code 561410 for Document Preparation Services, with strict prohibitions on offshoring. The performance location will be the BIA OJS Internal Affairs office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The agency estimates requiring 40-50 transcriptions per month, with pricing to be submitted per audio minute for the base year and each option year. While specific award value is not detailed, the multi-year structure suggests a potentially significant contract opportunity for qualified ISBEE contractors. Contractors must be prepared to handle audio recordings involving up to three speakers and deliver transcripts electronically, with no additional confidentiality protocols beyond standard requirements specified in the solicitation.