DFAS Court Reporting Support Services
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), under the Department of Defense, has issued a Solicitation (HQ042326QE047) for Court Reporting Support Services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive court reporting and transcription services. The estimated contract value is $19,000,000.00. Offers are due April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Court Reporting and Transcription Services, including verbatim transcripts, exhibits, and related shipping. Specific services detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) include providing qualified court reporters with appropriate recording devices, transcribing recordings into verbatim typewritten or printed text, and delivering original and condensed copies of transcripts within 10 calendar days after hearing close. All exhibits admitted into evidence must be appended, and transcripts must be securely bound with numbered pages and lines. The vendor must provide all necessary equipment and supplies and adhere to applicable court reporting standards and ethical guidelines. Services will support multi-day hearings, such as the "Taylor v DoD" case, for the DFAS Office of General Counsel in Indianapolis, IN.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for all listed services.
- Estimated Value: $19,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: May 12, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Specific hearing dates are May 12, 2026, and May 18-20, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 561492 (Court Reporting Services).
- Place of Performance: Primarily Indianapolis, IN, at the DFAS Office of General Counsel.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, specifically based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Quote.
- Payment: Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Additional Notes
The vendor must handle sensitive information in accordance with the Privacy Act and other statutes, ensuring confidentiality. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the DFAS Office of General Counsel, Indianapolis, IN.