Real Estate Attorney for Sale of Property
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy Nassau is soliciting proposals for Real Estate Attorney services to facilitate the sale of a U.S. Government property in Nassau, The Bahamas. This is a Solicitation for a Labor-Hour purchase order, with award intended for the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible quoter based on initial proposals. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected firm will provide comprehensive legal services for the property sale, including:
- Legal Memoranda: Summarizing the property sale process in The Bahamas, detailing host government notification requirements, approvals, certifications, and post-settlement procedures.
- Title Research: Conducting title searches, reviewing original conveyance documents, and reporting discrepancies for the property located at Queen Street #42, West Bay Street, Nassau.
- Document Preparation and Review: Assisting 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.
- Certifications: Providing written opinions for pre-sale title verification and post-sale confirmation of deed registration and title transfer.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Labor-Hour purchase order.
- Performance Period: Covers the entire disposal process through closing and post-closing actions.
- Set-Aside: None specified, but specific eligibility requirements apply.
- Proposal Due Date: May 26, 2026, by 5:00 PM (as per metadata response date).
- Published Date: May 11, 2026.
Evaluation & Eligibility
Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Responsibility includes compliance with FAR 9.1, business commitments, integrity, experience, and eligibility.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Offerors must be registered in The Bahamas and have experience in real estate legal services in Nassau.
- Must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to offer submission.
- Must provide proof of SAM registration, a Bahamian Business License, and a Bahamian Tax Identification Number.
Submission Requirements
Quotations must be submitted electronically to NassauContractingOfficers@state.gov. Required documents include SF-18, Section A (Pricing), Section L (Representations and Certifications), Section J requirements, Proof of SAM Registration, Bahamian Business License, and Bahamian Tax Identification Number. Quotations must be in English; incomplete submissions will not be accepted. The U.S. Government reserves the right to award based on initial proposals without discussions, though discussions may be held if necessary.