Blanket Purchase Agreement for Title Abstract Search and Settlement/Closing Services in Wisconsin

The United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) is seeking a Blanket Purchase Agreement for title abstract search and settlement/closing services specifically for conservation easement acquisitions in Wisconsin. The solicitation requires a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive title-related services including title searches, title commitments, post-survey updates, final title policies, and closing services for various NRCS easement programs such as ACEP-WRE, WRP, EWPP-FPE, RCPP, and HFRP. The government will evaluate quotes using a best value tradeoff approach, with technical capability and past performance weighted more heavily than price. Potential contractors must submit quotes in two parts (technical narrative and price quote) by February 10, 2025 at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time, with questions due by January 30, 2025 to the designated contact, Crystal Baird. Contractors will be evaluated on their ability to meet detailed requirements outlined in the multiple attached statements of work and closing agent guidelines.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541191 (Title Abstract and Settlement Offices) with a size standard of $19.5 million. The period of performance will span from February 17, 2025 through February 16, 2030, structured across five ordering periods with pricing to be determined. The place of performance is Abbotsford, Wisconsin, and contractors must be licensed to conduct title insurance business in the state with active SAM registration. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract will involve managing federal funds for conservation easement acquisitions, with payments processed through the Invoice Processing Platform. Contractors must maintain specific insurance requirements, including liability coverage equal to federal fund amounts, and demonstrate the capability to handle complex title and closing processes for federal land conservation programs.