Title updates & Closing Costs, 5 parcels
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 USDA Forest Service, White Mountain National Forest has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to IBK Government Group for Title Work and Closing services for five parcels. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to compete by May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Title Work and Closing services related to five parcels. This includes all necessary tasks to update titles and facilitate closing procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 541191, Title Abstract and Settlement Offices ($19.5M size standard)
- PSC: R499, Other Professional Services
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, 08:00 ET
- Published: May 6, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. The government intends to make a sole source award under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1. Responses from interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted.
Additional Notes
The determination to compete this proposed award remains at the sole discretion of the Government. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information. Primary Contact: Gayle Geiger, gayle.geiger@usda.gov, 470-705-0968.