ContractPresolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to eVerbatim Inc.

DEPT OF DEFENSE• W912LM-26-Q-A011
Response Deadline
Jun 3, 2026
14 days left
Days Remaining
14
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Property & Fiscal Office for Minnesota, under the Department of Defense and Army National Guard, is planning a sole-source firm-fixed-price award to eVerbatim, Inc. for EVAS Court Reporting Recording Kits. The procurement covers two kits and related integration needed to support Army court reporting and transcription functions, including the proprietary Eclipse software. The kits are intended to meet AR 27-10 and UCMJ recording requirements, and market research concluded that eVerbatim’s integrated system is the only solution that satisfies the military’s technical needs. This notice is for notification purposes only, but interested parties may submit capability statements and supporting evidence by email to daniel.g.bart.civ@army.mil.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
334111
Electronic Computer Manufacturing
PSC Code
7B20
IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
A 02 - Limited Comp JA Redacted - Kits signed.pdf
PDF•493 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
The National Guard Bureau's Justification Review Document outlines a sole-source procurement for EVAS Court Reporting Recording Kits from eVerbatim, Inc. This procurement, authorized under 41 USC 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), is for two kits, with an estimated total price that includes options. The kits, which integrate proprietary Eclipse CAT software, are essential for Army Court Reporters to comply with AR 27-10 and UCMJ requirements for recording and transcribing courts-martial. Market research conducted by various Army entities, including MICC-FSH and RI ARNG, confirmed that eVerbatim's EVAS system is the only solution that meets all military requirements, offering a complete, end-to-end speech-to-text solution. Previous systems proved inefficient due to compatibility issues. Despite efforts to find alternative sources, no other vendor could provide the required integrated Eclipse software, making eVerbatim, Inc. the sole provider.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 3, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 18, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W7NG USPFO ACTIVITY MN ARNG

Point of Contact

Name
Dan Bart

Place of Performance

UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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