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Title Abstract Search and Settlement/Closing Services in Puerto Rico

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12FPC425Q0010Federal

Submission Closed01/14/2025, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Puerto Rico is seeking comprehensive title abstract and settlement services to facilitate the acquisition of conservation easements. The services required include conducting detailed title searches, preparing title commitments, providing post-survey updates, issuing final title policies, and managing closing procedures. This contract aims to support the federal government's efforts in land conservation by ensuring clear title transfers and proper documentation for easement acquisitions on behalf of the United States. The contract is a combined solicitation designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541191, emphasizing opportunities for small businesses. It is managed by the Department of Agriculture’s FPAC Business Center Acquisition Division, with the performance location in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico. The solicitation was posted in December 2024, with a response deadline set for mid-January 2025. Interested parties can contact Crystal Baird via email for further details and access the solicitation through the provided link.

General Info

Amendment 0001 outlines title abstract services for USDA NRCS in Puerto Rico.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Fpac Bus Cntr-Acq Division

NAICS

541191 - Title Abstract and Settlement Offices

Place of Performance

Adjuntas, PR, USA

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SBA

Documents

12FPC425Q0010 Title Abstract Search and Settlement/Closing Services in Puerto Rico

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Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 12FPC425Q0010

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SOW - Title Abstract Search and Settlement/Closing Services (Puerto Rico)

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedDec 16

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedJan 10

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Response DeadlineJan 14

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Submission Closed

01/14/2025, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Fpac Bus Cntr-Acq Division

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Fpac Bus Cntr-Acq Division

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Contacts

Crystal Baird

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Full Description

*** Amendment 0001 Published on 1/10/25 to provide Q&A received from industry in response to the solicitation.*** The USDA NRCS requires title abstract and settlement services to obtain title search, title commitment, post survey updates, final title policy, and closing services for acquisitions of conservation easements on behalf of the United States of America, acting by and through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Puerto Rico.