Transcription Services
ID: M0026425VRFI1Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

All Other Legal Services (541199)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSCRIPTION (R603)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/52d2703ddf72485f813116b149ab60a8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking qualified contractors to provide transcription services for the Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Communication Directorate. The contractor will be responsible for delivering quality-assured transcriptions for approximately 10 designated events each month, totaling around 120 hours annually, including a significant three-day event scheduled for April 29 to May 1, 2025. This initiative is crucial for effective communication synchronization and historical documentation within the Marine Corps, emphasizing the need for accuracy and timely delivery of transcriptions. Interested parties should contact Edgar Clark at edgar.clark@usmc.mil or Kellie Holley at kellie.holley@usmc.mil for further details, and note that this opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Edgar Clark
    (910) 286-5296
    edgar.clark@usmc.mil
    Kellie Holley
    kellie.holley@usmc.mil
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    FY25 CD Transcription PWS_1.6.24.docx
    The Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for transcription services needed by the Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Communication Directorate. The contractor is tasked with delivering quality-assured transcriptions for approximately 10 designated events per month, totaling around 120 hours annually, along with one significant three-day event. Timely delivery is crucial, with transcriptions required for two monthly events within 24 hours and eight within 72 hours after they occur. The expected three-day event is scheduled for April 29 to May 1, 2025, and will involve multiple panels needing individual transcripts. Transcriptions must be sent to a secured organizational email and should specify any inaudible or unclear segments. The contractor's performance will be evaluated based on adherence to deadlines and maintaining a correction rate of under 5% on initial submissions. This initiative is vital for effective communication synchronization and historical documentation within the Marine Corps, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and timeliness in public engagements.
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