Industry Questions

Industry Questions
1. Recording Method and Certificate (SOW 2.3(d) and 2.4(a)): Section 2.4(a) permits monitored multi-microphone recording. Is a digital reporter using a monitored multi-microphone system acceptable in place of a stenographic reporter? If so, may the certificate in Section 2.3(d) reference the electronic recording instead of "stenographic notes," and is notary status still required? Answer: No. We need to have the date, time along with AUSA and Agent speaking physically recorded on the stenographic notes. At the time of recording these are not spoken or introduced. Notary status is not required.
2. Separate Transcriptionists (Cover Letter, item a): May cleared transcriptionists who did not attend the session prepare the transcript from the approved recording, with the attending reporter certifying it? Answer: Yes, any person with a Tier 4 can prepare the recorded transcripts. 3. Location of Processing (AI-10-1E, Sections 4 and 9): Must the approved processing and storage facility be located in Wyoming? May a contractor or subcontractor process transcripts at an approved facility in another state (e.g., Colorado) if it meets all security requirements and passes the site review? Section 9(a) also references processing within USAO space. Is that an option under this contract? Answer: Yes; however, contractors must adhere to the guidelines set forth in AI-10-1E and Attachment 5, Facility Government Review.
4. Wage Determinations (SOW 1.1(e)): If transcription is performed outside Cheyenne or Casper, should the contractor follow FAR 22.1009-4 and notify the Contracting Officer before closing? Please also confirm the Cheyenne wage determination number, as the SOW lists 2015-55405 and the attachment reads 2015-5405. Answer: Grand Jury proceedings will only be held at one of the two locations identified in the solicitation. Additionally, WD 2015-5405 was listed in error. Please refer to the revised Statement of Work (SOW) for the correct information. 5. Background Investigations (SOW 1.1(g) and 2.12): What is the typical completion time for a Tier 4 investigation for this office? Will interim approvals or temporary waivers be granted? Answer: No, interim approvals are not authorized. Individuals must obtain a Tier 4 clearance prior to performing any work as a Grand Jury court reporter or transcript preparer. 6. Pricing by Location (SOW 1.1(d)): The SF-1449 schedule shows one set of CLINs per period. Should offerors quoting both locations submit a separate schedule for Cheyenne and Casper? Are