Title Search and Closing Services for California NRCS Easement Programs
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12FPC326Q0013
- Agency
- Farm Production and Conservation Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541191 Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
- PSC
- R418 Support- Professional: Legal
- Place of performance
- Davis, California 95616, United States
- Points of contact
-
- C. Thomas chauquetta.thomas@usda.gov (405) 571-3383
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks title search and closing services for nine California conservation easement properties across multiple counties, with quotations due May 8, 2026. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 541191 (Title Abstract and Settlement Offices), foreclosing competition outside that pool.
Place of performance is Davis, California. The contractor must be licensed to conduct title insurance business in California, with the title insurance company and issuing agents approved by the state insurance commissioner and in good standing. Service Contract Labor Standards apply with wage determinations specified for multiple California counties. The solicitation number is 12FPC326Q0013, issued as a Request for Quotation for commercial items under FAR Part 12; this announcement constitutes the only solicitation and no separate written solicitation will be issued.
The nine properties span Santa Barbara, Humboldt, Yolo, San Joaquin, Fresno, Sacramento, Colusa, and Lassen counties, with estimated easement purchase prices ranging from $41,114 to $3,393,600. The contractor must provide preliminary title reports within 21 business days, title commitments covering the easement area and access routes within 14 business days, execution and recording of warranty deeds within 5 business days, final title insurance policies using ALTA U.S. Policy Form 9/28/91 (Revised 12/3/2012) naming the United States as insured, and closing services within 30 calendar days of receiving federal funds. The contractor must obtain a DUNS number, maintain active SAM registration throughout performance, and provide liability insurance or indemnification equal to federal funds per easement using an ALTA closing protection letter (revised 4/2/2014) or equivalent.
Pricing is firm-fixed per property across eight line items: preliminary title search, title commitment, endorsements, owner's affidavits or exception-clearing costs, closing and escrow services, closing protection coverage, recording fees, and title insurance premiums. Contractors may estimate title insurance premiums using NRCS-provided estimated purchase prices or submit published fee schedules. Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the lowest price technically acceptable quotation. The period of performance is approximately 365 days after award. Amendments 0001 and 0002 (May 5 and 7, respectively) provide contractor solicitation questions and answers clarifying deliverable specifications and qualifications requirements.
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Update #3 · Latest ·
MODIFICATION 2:
7May2026 Questions and Answers have been attached in the filed name as: S01 Amendment 0002_Contractor Solicitation Questions and Answers_7May2026 (this file adds question #6 which was ommitted from the original file).
MODIFICATION 1:
5May2026 Questions and Answers have been attached in the filed name as: S01 Amendment 0001_Contractor Solicitation Questions and Answers_5May2026
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12FPC326Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Title Search and Closing Services for California NRCS Easement Programs. The Government anticipates the award of one firm fixed-priced contract resulting from this solicitation. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote responds to the terms of this RFQ and is the best value for the Government.
This acquisition is being set aside for 100% small business concerns. The applicable North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 541191 – Title Abstract and Settlement Offices. (For more information on size standards visit http://www.sba.gov/size.) The small business size standard is $19.5M. This acquisition is Total Small Business Set-Aside. Active SAM registration is required in order to be awarded this contract and must remain active throughout the period of performance. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which may be considered by the agency.
Update #2 ·
MODIFICATION 1:
5May2026 Questions and Answers have been attached in the filed name as: S01 Amendment 0001_Contractor Solicitation Questions and Answers_5May2026
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12FPC326Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Title Search and Closing Services for California NRCS Easement Programs. The Government anticipates the award of one firm fixed-priced contract resulting from this solicitation. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote responds to the terms of this RFQ and is the best value for the Government.
This acquisition is being set aside for 100% small business concerns. The applicable North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 541191 – Title Abstract and Settlement Offices. (For more information on size standards visit http://www.sba.gov/size.) The small business size standard is $19.5M. This acquisition is Total Small Business Set-Aside. Active SAM registration is required in order to be awarded this contract and must remain active throughout the period of performance. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which may be considered by the agency.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12FPC326Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Title Search and Closing Services for California NRCS Easement Programs. The Government anticipates the award of one firm fixed-priced contract resulting from this solicitation. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote responds to the terms of this RFQ and is the best value for the Government.
This acquisition is being set aside for 100% small business concerns. The applicable North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 541191 – Title Abstract and Settlement Offices. (For more information on size standards visit http://www.sba.gov/size.) The small business size standard is $19.5M. This acquisition is Total Small Business Set-Aside. Active SAM registration is required in order to be awarded this contract and must remain active throughout the period of performance. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which may be considered by the agency.
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