U.S. Marshals Service, Business Services Division, 600 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

R -- TITLE SERVICES FOR SEIZED/FORFEITED PROPERTY SOL MS-98-R-0004 DUE 111697 POC Janet R. Hall, Contracting Officer, 703-416-8983 The United States Marshals Service (USMS) has requirements for Title Services for Seized/Fortfeited Property in the Middle District of Florida. The contractor shall provide Ownership and Encumbrance (O&E) reports, Initial and updated Abstract of Titles, and Title Insurance Committments. Acompetitive, requirements type contract is anticipated with a base year and four one year options. Solicitation number is MS-98-R-0004 will be issued on/about October 17, 1997. Telephonic request will not be honored. This is a request for Market Research. (Please fax your response to 703-603-0636 or mail to the address above). Your assistance in this effort is requested and appreciated. Please review and answer the following questions. Also submit any additional information that you consider pertinent or will result in cost savings to the USMS. 1. Whether the USM's needs can be met by (a) These services or type of customarily available in the commercial marketplace -- YES or NO -- (b) Available in the commercial marketplace with modifications -- YES or NO -- (c) Used exclusively for government purposes -- YES or NO -- (Please explain you answer on a seperate sheet of paper). 2. List customary practices regarding customizing, modifying or tailoring of items to meet customer needs add associated costs; 3. List customary practices, including warranty, buyer financing, discounts, etc., under which commercial services are made; 4. List requirements of any laws and regulations unique to the services being required; 5. Provide commercial pricing information. 6. What impact would there be if there were multiple awards vs a single award; and the Standard Industrial Classification for this procurement is 8999 and the size is $5,000,000.00. What is the size of your company? SMALL or LARGE (0290)

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