E-RECORDING AND NON-E-RECORDING LIEN RELEASES RECORDING SERVICES
ID: 12SAD226RFI-1Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFRURAL HOUSING SERVICEUSDA/RD/STRATEGIC ACQUISITION DIV 2Washington, DC, 20250, USA

NAICS

All Other Legal Services (541199)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL (R418)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/60d4ec51d71c423c8e2e908d15c787ed/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Rural Housing Service, is seeking information from qualified contractors to provide E-Recording and Non-E-Recording Lien Release Recording Services across all 50 states and U.S. territories. The objective is to ensure timely and efficient recording of lien releases through both electronic and traditional methods, which includes providing access to e-recording systems, training for USDA users, and maintaining a status tracking mechanism. This service is crucial for the USDA Rural Development's Single-Family Housing Program, which supports eligible applicants with housing loans. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by December 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, to the designated contracting officers, with no costs incurred by the government for the responses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James Sowden
    james.sowden@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
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    Exhibit B - RFI Questions.docx
    The document,
    Exibit A - Lien Release Recording PWS Draft.docx
    The USDA Rural Development seeks a contractor for E-Recording and Non-E-Recording Lien Release Recording Services across all 50 U.S. states and territories. The contract aims to ensure timely recording of lien releases through electronic or other accepted means by county and state recorder offices. Key services include providing access to e-recording systems, training and support for USDA users, processing documents within two business days, and maintaining an online mechanism for status tracking. The contractor must supply a list of supported e-recording counties, offer user accounts, and operate under an Application Service Provider (ASP) or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. The contractor will handle recording fees, issue invoices with detailed reporting, and provide proactive support, including a help desk covering all time zones. The contract has a 12-month performance period, with deliverables like monthly usage reports and ongoing training. Inspection and acceptance will be performed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
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    E-RECORDING AND NON-E-RECORDING LIEN RELEASES RECORDING SERVICES
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