U.S. Department of HUD, New York ASC, Chicago Contracting Branch, (5AAC), 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604-3507

R -- TITLE INSURANCE AND SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH FORECLOSURE OF HUD SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTIES IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS SOL H05R96021900000 POC Alfredo Valentin, Contract Specialist, 312-886-9767. HUD intends to award a contract for Title Insurance Committments and Policies to be provided for each mortgaged property being referred for foreclosure in the State of Illinois. The initial term will be for one year with two, one-year options. Request for Proposals Number H05R96021900000 is scheduled to be issued on or about 15 days and proposals due 45 days from the date of this notice, however HUD may issue the solicitation under the provisions of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items which implements the Federal Government's preference for the acquisition of commercial items contained in Title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355). All responsible sources may request a solicitation in writing. The address is Room 2517, 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 60604-3507. The fax number 312-353-8295. The internet address is Alfredo_Valentin@hud.gov (use underscore key). This is small business set aside. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 6361, Title Insurance. The size standard is $5.0 million. (0255)

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