Real Estate Attorney for Sale of Property

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quotes (RFQ) seeks legal services for the disposal of the Former Chancery property located at Queen Street #42, West Bay Street, Nassau, The Bahamas. The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting the lowest priced acceptable offer.

The selected vendor will provide comprehensive legal services related to the property disposal, including but not limited to:

• Legal Memorandum #1: Summary and flowchart of the property selling process in the host country.

• Legal Memorandum #2: Advice on local government notification, approvals, post-settlement procedures, estimated transfer timelines, tax implications (VAT, customs), and any conflicts between customs and law.

• Title Research / Legal Memorandum #3: Property identification, review of original conveyance documents, title search, identification of encumbrances, and reporting of title discrepancies.

• Document Preparation and Review: Assistance with drafting and applying for waivers, review of the standard sales contract, ensuring compliance with local law, preparation and registration of transfer documents, and conducting the closing.

• Pre-sale Certification: A written Letter of Opinion confirming title status and absence of discrepancies or encumbrances.

• Post-sale Certification: A written Letter of Opinion confirming the deed is filed, recorded, and registered, and title transfer is complete without encumbrances.

• Contract Type: Labor-Hour purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but services are required during the disposal process, including post-closing actions.

• Quotations are due by 5:00 PM on May 26, 2026.

• Submissions must be electronic to NassauContractingOfficers@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format, not exceeding 30MB per file.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Factors include ability to meet performance period, integrity, experience and skills in Nassau, necessary equipment/facilities, and overall eligibility.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov prior to submission.

• Specific requirements for Bahamian Business License and Bahamian Tax Identification Number are listed.

• The document includes detailed sections on pricing, statement of work, packaging and marking, inspection and acceptance, deliveries and performance, contract administration, special terms and conditions, clauses, list of attachments, instructions on how to submit a quotation, and evaluation criteria.

• Attachments include a draft Sales Agreement and a Buyer Information and Background Check Authorization form.

Amendment / Modification

This document serves as Amendment A-0001 to Solicitation Number 19BF5026Q0012. It is issued to update applicable clauses and extend the due date for the solicitation.

• The solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14.

• The hour and date specified for receipt of offers is extended.

• The due date for offers has been extended.

• Contractors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the new hour and date specified.

• Failure to acknowledge may result in rejection of the offer.

• If a contractor desires to change an offer already submitted, the change must be made by letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and this amendment, and received prior to the new opening hour and date.

• The contractor is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for "Legal Services for the Sale of Property." It is not an order and does not commit the Government to any contract.

• The primary service required is "Legal Services for the Sale of Property."

• The RFQ is issued by The Embassy of The United States of America, Nassau, The Bahamas.

• The RFQ number is PR15876081.

• The quotation is to be submitted by 05/22/2026.

• The delivery date is 05/26/2026.

• Quotations must be furnished to the issuing office (Block 5a) by close of business on 05/22/2026.

• The document states that it is a request for information and that furnished quotations are not offers.

• If unable to quote, vendors should indicate so on the form and return it.

• Any representations and/or certifications attached to the RFQ must be completed by the quoter.

• This RFQ is marked as "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE."

• Contact for information: Deana Nelson - NelsonDA@state.gov.

• Standard Form 18 (Rev. 6/1995) is used for this RFQ.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quotes (RFQ) seeks legal services for the sale of a U.S. Government property located at Queen Street #42, West Bay Street, Nassau, The Bahamas. The property is a vacant, 4-story office building constructed in the 1970s.

• Legal Memorandum #1: Summary and flowchart of the property sale process in the host country, including closing and registration.

• Legal Memorandum #2: Details on host government notification requirements, approvals, certifications, and post-settlement procedures.

• Title Research / Legal Memorandum #3: Listing of properties, review of original conveyance documents, title searches, and reporting of discrepancies.

• Document Preparation and Review: Assistance with drafting and applying for tax waivers, reviewing and modifying the U.S. Embassy's standard sales contract, ensuring completion of buyer forms, and preparing/registering transfer documents.

• Pre-sale Certification – Letter of Opinion: Written opinion on property title verification and correspondence with land surveys.

• Post-sale Certification – Letter of Opinion: Written opinion confirming deed registration and title transfer.

• Contract Type: Labor-Hour purchase order.

• Performance Period: Not explicitly stated, but services cover the entire disposal process through closing and post-closing actions.

• Quotation Due Date: April 17, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

• Submission Method: Electronically to NassauContractingOfficers@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. File size must not exceed 30MB per email.

• Required Documents: SF-18, Section A (Pricing), Section L (Representations and Certifications), Section J requirements, Proof of SAM Registration, Bahamian Business License, Bahamian Tax Identification Number.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Responsibility includes compliance with FAR 9.1, business commitments, integrity, experience, equipment, and eligibility.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to offer submission.

• Offerors must provide proof of SAM registration, a Bahamian Business License, and a Bahamian Tax Identification Number.

• Quotations must be in English. Incomplete quotations will not be accepted.

• The U.S. Government intends to award based on initial proposals without discussions, but may hold discussions if needed.

• Attachments include OBO’s Preliminary Draft of the Sales Agreement and Buyer Information and Background Check Authorization forms.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Standard Form 18 (Rev. 6/1995) Request for Quotation (RFQ). It is used to solicit price quotations for supplies or services. Bidders should use this form to provide their quotation.

• Request Number: PR15876081
• Date Issued: 03/13/2026
• Deliver By Date: 04/17/2026
• Close of Business Date for Quotations: 04/10/2026
• Supplies/Services: Legal Services for the Sale of Property
• Quantity: 1 (implied)
• Amount: $30 (This appears to be a placeholder or minimum amount, not a definitive total cost).
• Discount for Prompt Payment: Options for 10, 20, or 30 calendar days are provided.

This form outlines the specific service required (Legal Services for the Sale of Property) and provides the necessary fields for potential bidders to submit their pricing and contact information. Bidders must complete and return this form by the specified deadline (04/10/2026) to be considered.