Court Reporting and Transcription Services

the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Special Operations, Chief Counsel Branch 1. Overview This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued in accordance with FAR Part 10 – Market Research. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing court reporting and transcription services in support of administrative proceedings. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI. 2.

Background The IRS requires reliable and accurate court reporting services to support various administrative hearings, depositions, and other official proceedings conducted by IRS personnel, including but not limited to the . Services may be required nationwide, including in-person and virtual environments, and may involve sensitive or confidential taxpayer information subject to federal privacy laws. 3. Scope /

Objective The IRS seeks industry input on the capability to provide court reporting services, including: Verbatim recording of proceedings (in-person and remote) Real-time transcription services Certified written transcripts in electronic and/or hard copy formats Secure handling and transmission of records Expedited delivery options (e.g., daily or same-day transcripts) Anticipated NAICS Code: 561492 – Court Reporting and Stenotype Services

Place of Performance: Nationwide (including IRS offices and virtual platforms)

Period of Performance: To be determined (potential base + option periods) 4. Requested Information Interested vendors are requested to provide the following: a. Company Information Company name and address UEI number Business size and socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) GSA Schedule or other contract vehicles (if applicable)

Point of contact (name, phone, email) b. Capability Statement Description of court reporting services offered Experience supporting federal agencies or legal proceedings Capacity to support nationwide coverage Availability of real-time reporting and remote services Certifications and qualifications of reporters (e.g., RPR, CRR) c. Technical Approach Methods for ensuring accuracy and quality control Technology platforms used for remote proceedings Security measures for handling sensitive taxpayer information (e.g., encryption, secure file transfer) Compliance with applicable federal