# Escrow Services

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12c0ba26r0002

- Solicitation number: 12C0BA26R0002
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Rural Housing Service
- Contracting office: Procurement Management Office (1231ME)
- Place of performance: Saint Louis, Missouri
- County: City of St. Louis (FIPS 29510). https://abierto.us/counties/city-of-st-louis-mo-29510
- City: St. Louis. https://abierto.us/cities/st-louis-mo-2965000
- First posted: April 30, 2026
- Last posted: April 30, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/69bab186c955492e9bec299bc07681aa/view

## Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (RD), is issuing this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to improve RD’s understanding of market capabilities and identify qualified vendors capable of providing nationwide escrow service. This SSN is being used as a Market Research tool for informational purposes and for preliminary planning purposes to identify potential sources that can provide comprehensive escrow services to RD’s Direct Single-Family Housing (Section 502 Direct) loan portfolio.

As of January 2026, RD services approximately 132,000 Direct Single-Family Housing loans representing approximately 105,600 borrowers, with approximately 96% of the portfolio escrowed for real estate taxes and insurance. The portfolio is geographically dispersed across all 50 states and U.S. territories. All interested and qualified businesses (i.e., Small Business, Other than Small) are encouraged to respond to this notice in accordance with the instructions.

## Publications

- April 30, 2026: Sources sought, due May 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 69bab186c955492e9bec299bc07681aa. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/69bab186c955492e9bec299bc07681aa/view

## Points of contact

- Sora Jung, sora.jung@usda.gov
- Lawanda Henry, lawanda.henry@usda.gov

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Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/12c0ba26r0002.