FY26- OAH- Transcription and Stenographic Services- CBE Only

The District of Columbia is seeking competitive sealed proposals for transcription and stenographic services specifically reserved for Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) through a fiscal year 2026 procurement. This solicitation targets professional transcription services for the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), with a focus on accurately documenting administrative proceedings, legal hearings, and official government meetings. Potential contractors must demonstrate expertise in verbatim transcription, real-time stenographic reporting, and digital documentation methods. The procurement requires vendors to provide high-quality, timely, and confidential transcription services that meet government standards for accuracy and professional presentation. The solicitation is open from November 12, 2025, with proposal submissions due by November 18, 2025, representing a narrow six-day window for interested CBE vendors to prepare and submit comprehensive responses. Evaluation criteria will likely include vendor qualifications, past performance, technical capabilities, and adherence to district-specific transcription guidelines.

This procurement is exclusively designated for Certified Business Enterprises, effectively limiting competition to locally certified DC-based firms that meet specific small business and local economic participation requirements. The set-aside ensures that local, disadvantaged, and small business enterprises have a dedicated opportunity to compete for this government contract. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available information, transcription service contracts for municipal administrative hearings typically range between $50,000 and $250,000 annually. Vendors must be prepared to integrate with existing OAH technological infrastructure and demonstrate capabilities for handling complex administrative hearing documentation across multiple government departments. The CBE-only designation suggests a strong commitment to supporting local business development and creating economic opportunities for district-based enterprises. Successful vendors will need to showcase robust technological capabilities, professional stenographic expertise, and a proven track record of accurate, confidential transcription services.