R606--Court Reporter / Transcription Services for the VA Saint Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS)
ID: 36C25525Q0113Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Court Reporting and Stenotype Services (561492)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURT REPORTING (R606)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f9180bc40598409b83eb5b65ad68eb6e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for court reporter and transcription services for the VA Saint Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). This procurement aims to establish a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a total award amount capped at $19 million, specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). These services are critical for ensuring accurate documentation and transcription of legal and medical proceedings, thereby maintaining the integrity of sensitive information. Interested parties must submit their inquiries by January 3, 2025, with the bidding process commencing on February 1, 2025, and evaluations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. For further information, contact Leslie Ross at leslie.ross2@va.gov or Philip Bouffard at philip.bouffard@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Leslie RossContracting Officer
    (913) 946-1964
    leslie.ross2@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25525Q0113_1.docx
    The presolicitation notice outlines a request for court reporter and transcription services for the VA Saint Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). The contracting office is located in Leavenworth, Kansas, with responses due by January 10, 2025. The initiative is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). The scope of the contract includes providing necessary court reporting services to support the legal and administrative functions within the healthcare system. This procurement is governed by specific guidelines, including the relevant product service code (R606) and the NAICS code (561492), both pertaining to administrative services. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the contracting officer, Leslie Ross, via the provided email for further information. The timely provision of these services is integral to maintaining operational efficiency and legal compliance within the VASTLHCS.
    36C25525Q0113 Court Reporter Services Solicitation.pdf
    This document outlines a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for court reporter and transcription services for the VA Saint Louis Health Care System. The contract, identified as a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), aims to secure these services through a competitive bidding process set to start on February 1, 2025. The total award amount is capped at $19 million, and the solicitation is open to small businesses with specific provisions for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Key contract terms include detailed pricing for various transcription services, with a focus on turnaround times and special conditions that might arise. The bidding evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable. All inquiries must be submitted by January 3, 2025. The document also integrates various federal acquisition regulations, underscoring compliance and adherence to specific service and operational standards across the duration of the contract. Such measures ensure the proper and efficient handling of sensitive information and data integrity in service delivery.
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