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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) and the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA), is seeking a single contractor to provide machine shorthand writer services and computer-aided transcription (CAT) technical software support for DIA operations in Suffolk County. The procurement scope includes the purchase of 18 software licenses for the latest version of Case CATalyst CAT software, on-site training for 18 participants, and the provision of shorthand writers as needed. The contractor will also be required to provide a market basket of accessories such as microphones. The RFR has a response deadline of May 15, 2015 and an estimated contract award date of May 20, 2015. The anticipated contract duration is an initial 5-year period with three optional 2-year renewal periods at the agency's discretion.

The RFR encourages participation by minority and women-owned businesses through the Supplier Diversity Program. No subcontracting is allowed under this solicitation. The agency makes no guarantee of purchase volumes and reserves the right to reject any and all responses. The contract does not mention any set-asides or incumbents, but notes that the Department must have sufficient appropriations or other funds available to cover the obligations. While no maximum obligation is specified, the procurement is structured as a rate contract, allowing for the purchase of services and goods on an as-needed basis.