R--Title Services

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to furnish Title Commitments, Intermediate Endorsements, Curative, Closing & Escrow Services and Final Title Policies for various National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) located in various counties located throughout the State of Alabama. The FWS intends to award an Indefinite Quantity contract as a result of this solicitation. The issue date of the RFQ will be on/or about December 22, 2003, with a tentative closing date of January 22, 2004. The contract performance period will be the Date of Award through December 31, 2004, with two one-year options and two Limited Option Periods. The FWS is currently using Electronic Commerce to issue solicitations and resulting awards. You may view this RFQ a http://www.fedbizopps.gov. In order to submit a quote on-line, you must register at the Central Contractor Registration site, http://www.ccr.gov. After registration, you will be able to view posted solicitations, awards and submit quotations on-line. All prospective offerors with access to the Internet and E-mail can receive electronic notification of awards. Offerors responding to this solicitation must have an office located within the State of Alabama. Only written, facsimile or e-mail request for this solicitation package will be accepted. The facsimile number is 404.679.4057. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) Code 524127 is applicable to this solicitation. The size standard is $5.0 million. This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for small business (See Numbered Note 1).*****