Appraisal-Related Consulting Services (Phase I) Former Naval Petroleum Reserve #3 (Teapot Dome) Oilfield & Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center (RMOTC) near Casper, Wyoming

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is GS-07P-12-UD-C-0031 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 531320. This procurement will be in accordance with FAR 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The GSA intends to award a contract to develop a report for management decision-making purposes regarding the National Petroleum Reserve-3 (Teapot Dome field) as well as the Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Facility (RMOTF) located near Casper, Wyoming. The estimated contract value is between $150k and $300k. The contract requirements will consist of the following: 1) A Highest and Best Use Analysis incorporating a complete Market Analysis; 2) a Marketability Study, including a Market Survey of potential buyers, to help ascertain the demand for this property specifically and how relatively competitive it would be; and 3) A presentation of ranges in sale prices and lease rates as indicated from market research of properties similar to the subject. The primary goal of this assignment is to provide some indication of which of the following options are most feasible and therefore, in the Government's best interest: 1. Disposal by sale on the open market. 2. Maintain ownership of the property but offer it up for lease. 3. Combination of the two. 4 Other. This is considered a consulting assignment, or pre-valuation analysis as no specific conclusions of Fair Market Value (Market Value) or Fair Rental Value are to be developed at this time. This assignment is to be performed by professional appraiser(s) and consultant(s) with experience and expertise in minerals evaluation and valuation. The principal appraiser must be a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in the State of Wyoming, or be able to obtain temporary state certification during the course of the assignment. To the extent practicable, this consulting assignment shall be prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and other industry guidance related to the appraisal of mineral rights - specifically, petroleum, as applicable. Amendment #0001 to solicitation GS-07P-12-UD-C-0031 changes the Pre-Proposal Conference time to 8AM Mountain Time and provides Offerors the opportunity to attend a portion of the conference via a conference telephone number. Amendment #0002 to solicitation GS-07P-12-UD-C-0031 provides questions and clarifications presented at the pre-proposal conference held on 3/29/12 and questions received since the conference. This amendment also makes the Technical Approach a separate evaluation factor. Changes to any of the parts of the solicitation have been highlighted and are attached. Amendment #0003 to solicitation GS-07P-12-UD-C-0031 provides geological descriptions of the property. Amendment #0004 to solicitation GS-07P-12-UD-C-0031 provides answers to questions received since Amendment 0003 was issued. All Offerors must sign and return one copy of each amendment.