Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting Services for the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida
ID: 15JA0526Q00000013Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONSEOUSA-ACQUISITIONS STAFFWASHINGTON, DC, 20530, 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/workspace/contract/opp/587f2b8fdb054beabc338ee4b4ff7072/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting Services. The procurement emphasizes strict security protocols for handling sensitive Grand Jury materials and requires vendors to submit proposals that include key personnel resumes, past performance references, and a detailed price proposal. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561492, with proposals due by 2:00 pm EST on January 20, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Elge A. Stevens at elge.stevens@usdoj.gov. Interested parties should also note the importance of SAM registration and compliance with specific FAR clauses as part of the submission process.

    Files
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    15-4553OrlandoWD.txt
    This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-4553, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various service occupations in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties, Florida, under the Service Contract Act. It details hourly rates for administrative, automotive, food service, health, technical, and other roles, last revised on December 3, 2025. The document also specifies health and welfare benefits, vacation accrual, and eleven paid holidays annually. It includes important notes on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, addressing paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. Additionally, it provides guidance on hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and the conformance process for unlisted job classifications using Standard Form 1444, emphasizing that duties, not job titles, determine classification.
    15JA0526Q00000013.pdf
    This government solicitation document outlines the terms and conditions for a federal acquisition, likely for supplies or services, from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2028. It includes details on solicitation numbers, offer due dates, and various clauses and provisions governing the contract. Key sections cover contract administration, payment procedures, inspection, acceptance, and security requirements, with specific references to federal acquisition regulations. It addresses small business concerns, socioeconomic programs, and environmental considerations. The document includes a schedule of items or services with associated pricing and quantities, along with instructions for offerors regarding submission, certifications, and representations.
    15JA0526Q00000013ATTACHMENTSGJDepo.pdf
    This government solicitation (15JA0526Q00000013) from the Middle District of Florida outlines requirements for court reporting services, focusing heavily on security protocols for handling Grand Jury material. It includes attachments detailing authorized individuals for work orders, a sample court reporting/work order form, and a comprehensive RFP checklist for offerors. The checklist emphasizes submission requirements like SF-1449 completion, UEI and Tax ID numbers, key personnel resumes (4-6 court reporters), past performance references, a two-page summary of experience (recording methods, Grand Jury security), and a price proposal. Crucially, it mandates SAM registration and completion of specific FAR clauses. Attachment 4 provides an extensive Federal Grand Jury Court Reporter Contract Security Review Checklist, covering essential security requirements from approved personnel and sub-contractors to background investigations, secure processing/storage rooms (including locks, alarms, and monitoring), approved computers, handling of devices/media, destruction of materials, and reporting incidents. The document concludes with a government review section for assessing contractor compliance with security procedures, indicating a strong emphasis on safeguarding sensitive information.
    15JA0526Q00000013GJDECOVER Letter.pdf
    The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) is soliciting quotes for Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting Services for the Middle District of Florida (Tampa and Orlando). This Request for Quotes (RFQ), Solicitation Number 15JA0526Q00000013, is a 100% Small Business Set Aside with a NAICS code of 561492, requiring average annual receipts not exceeding $16.0 million. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm EST on January 20, 2026, and must be submitted via email to elge.stevens@usdoj.gov. Questions should also be emailed to Elge Stevens by 2:00 pm EST on January 13, 2026. This combined synopsis/solicitation follows FAR Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and simplified acquisition procedures. Unsuccessful offerors will be notified electronically if the award value is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
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