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Sole Source Title Services for Land Exchange at Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR

This notice announces the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract for title services supporting a land exchange at the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). - Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - Intended Vendor: Sierra Title Company of Cameron, Willacy and Kenedy Counties, Inc. (Harlingen, TX) - Scope of Work: - Title services for multiple high value properties - Closing costs - Issuance of final title policy - Services must meet federal title standards and Department of Justice (DOJ) post-closing payment requirements - Justification: - Sierra Title Company is the only vendor with comprehensive knowledge of USFWS land acquisition processes, the specific refuge area, and unique title exceptions - Requires specialized technical expertise and regional familiarity - Market research found no other responsible or technically capable sources - Procurement Details: - Sole source procurement; no competitive solicitation will be posted - Interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration - Commercial Opportunity: - Potential for other qualified title service providers to express interest by submitting capability statements - Compliance: - Must adhere to federal and DOJ requirements for land acquisition and payment - Period of Performance: - Not explicitly stated; must support expedited completion of the land exchange

Description

SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Office: Lower Rio Grande Valley NWRPosting Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Authority: FAR 12102(a) - for acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) of $350K. 1. Description of Requirement The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) intends to award a firm fixed price, sole source contract for title services, closing costs, and issuance of the final title policy in support of a land exchange involving multiple high value properties for the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). These services require specialized technical expertise, regional familiarity, and adherence to federal title standards essential to mission continuity and timely completion of the land exchange.2. Intended Sole Source Vendor Sierra Title Company of Cameron, Willacy and Kenedy Counties, Inc. 1902 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 USA Sierra Title is the only known vendor with comprehensive familiarity with the Service's land acquisition processes, the specific refuge acquisition area, and the unique title exceptions that must be cleared prior to federal land acquisition. The vendor has a demonstrated history of supporting USFWS realty actions within the region and maintains active SAM registration.In addition, Sierra Title is willing to accommodate Department of Justice (DOJ) requirements that title work be paid post-closing an essential compliance condition. Their extensive historical knowledge of the region and capability to perform the work in an expedited manner make them the only viable source to support the mission-critical land exchange. 3. Sole Source Justification Market research conducted by USFWS determined that Sierra Title Company is the only responsible source capable of providing the required services. Market research included:- Review of comparable commercial title services- Assessment of regional vendors' technical qualifications- Evaluation of historical knowledge and familiarity with refuge acquisition areas- Review of compliance capability with DOJ standards- Consideration of timeline constraints necessary for mission successFindings show that no other vendor can meet all required specifications, performance criteria, compliance requirements, and expedited timeline necessary to support USFWS operations for this land exchange. As a result, Sierra Title Company is the only responsible and technically capable source that can fulfill the requirement.4. No Solicitation Will Be Posted This Notice is not a solicitation, and no solicitation package will be issued. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet all requirements listed in this notice. Responses that do not clearly demonstrate the ability to meet every requirement will not be considered. 5. Response Instructions Responses must include: - Business name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) - Demonstrated technical capability to meet all requirements - Evidence of product/service equivalency - Confirmation of SAM.gov registration - Ability to meet delivery/performance timelines Responses will be evaluated solely to determine whether additional sources exist that can satisfy USFWS requirements. Email for responses: Solmaz_Salih@ios.doi.gov Response Deadline: September 21, 2026, 5:00 PM EST 6. Determination A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of USFWS. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED

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