US-FED-00000394181 - R--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - Deadline September 21,2026

SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTTHIS 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 SourceAuthority: FAR 12102(a) – for acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) of $350K.1. Description of RequirementThe 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 VendorSierra Title Company of Cameron, Willacy and Kenedy Counties, Inc.1902 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 USASierra 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 JustificationMarket 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 success