Foreclosure Legal Services & Related Technical Support for the States of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Arkansas

Solicitation 12SAD226Q0003 is an unrestricted request for quotations from the USDA Rural Development Strategic Acquisition Division 2 for judicial and non-judicial foreclosure legal services and related technical support. The scope of work covers the states of Arkansas, North Carolina, and South Carolina, encompassing the prosecution and defense of foreclosure litigation, bankruptcy services for Chapters 7 and 13, evictions, mediation, and deficiency judgments under 42 U.S.C. 1480(d). The government is seeking a licensed law firm in good standing within these jurisdictions to provide these services, with a specific focus on piloting a standardized approach to default management. The award will be granted to the highest technically rated offeror, provided the proposed price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Technical evaluation focuses on the offeror's understanding of the Performance Work Statement and their ability to meet requirements with minimal government intervention. Required submissions include a Program Management Plan, a Quality Control Plan, and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Pricing is structured via a Price Workbook with specific CLINs for various legal services, and the total reimbursable costs per case are capped at 2,500 dollars without prior approval. Contractor requirements include maintaining commercially reasonable malpractice insurance and adhering to federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan with specific acceptable quality levels, such as a 95 percent success rate for monthly status reports and eviction completions. Invoices must be submitted through a designated Invoicing App, with payments typically issued via wire transfer within one to three days of acceptance. Quotes are due by October 1, 2026.