BPA, LRD COURT REPORTING SERVICES
ID: W912P524T10WPType: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST NASHVILLENASHVILLE, TN, 37203-1070, USA

NAICS

Court Reporting and Stenotype Services (561492)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURT REPORTING (R606)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bd63e3feaf5f41f9bc541716b9fbdf08/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for court reporting and transcription services. The objective is to secure qualified vendors who can produce verbatim transcripts of various legal proceedings, including meetings, conferences, depositions, and administrative hearings, ensuring accurate and confidential legal records. This BPA is crucial for maintaining a complete and secure documentation of proceedings, with a total maximum capacity of $5 million over its lifetime, which extends to May 2030. Interested vendors must have at least two years of experience, comply with security protocols, and submit their questions and offers by May 1, 2025, to the primary contact, Jamie Lynn Barnes, at jamie.l.barnes@usace.army.mil.

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W912P525QA005 Solicitation BPA for Court Reporter.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 12:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a solicitation for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, for court reporting and transcription services. The BPA aims to establish agreements with selected vendors to produce verbatim transcripts of meetings, conferences, depositions, and administrative hearings, ensuring accurate and secure legal records. The government plans to award up to six contracts, with individual call orders having a maximum value of $250,000 and an overall maximum capacity of $5 million across the BPA's lifetime, which extends to May 2030. Key requirements include the provision of qualified court reporters with at least two years of experience and specific skills in transcription. The document specifies the evaluation criteria for selecting vendors based on lowest overall price and mandates registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, it details security protocols, including training for contract personnel and compliance with access control measures on federal property. Questions and offers must be submitted by May 1, 2025, emphasizing communication between prospective contractors and government representatives. The BPA addresses legal and logistical aspects crucial for the effective delivery of court reporting services within specified deadlines.
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