U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Contracting Operations Branch, 6EAC, 2211 Norfolk, Ste 300, Houston, TX 77098-

R -- CLOSING AGENT SERVICES SOL H06S97050500000 DUE 012197 POC Roger Harvey, Contract Specialist, or Stephen Cuellar, Contracting Officer, at (713) 313-2274, EXT. 7125. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires Closing Agent Services to close the Sale of HUD-owned Homes. The Contracting Division intends to award two (2) indefinite quantity contracts for the act of Sales Closing Services for certain one to four unit single family residences in the Nashville, Tennessee HUD Office jurisdiction. The initial term of the contract will be for one (1) year with two one-year options. This solicitation will be a 100% small business set-aside. Invitation for Bids (IFB) shall be issued on or about December 20, 1996. Bids will be due 30 days after date issued. All responsible sources eligible as a small business concern may submit a bid which will be considered. Phone requests will not be accepted. Written or faxed requests will be accepted at (713) 313-2305. (0339)

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