R--Appraisal services: Bannister Acquisition - Bald M

The contract solicits appraisal services for the Bannister Acquisition - Bald Mountain in Lassen County, California, under AVIS Project Number L250036 and Agency Case 00229616, to support the Bureau of Land Management’s acquisition of 80 acres from Clifford Bannister, consisting of two contiguous parcels identified by APNs 119-460-011 and 119-460-016. This is a Firm Fixed Price requirement with a target 120-day performance period, beginning at contract award, during which the contractor must deliver an Initial Appraisal Report to the AVSO Review Appraiser no later than 60 days after award. The scope mandates adherence to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, specifically the Scope of Work Rule, with supporting documentation including title reports, survey data, topographic maps, and Google Earth files provided to the appraiser post-award. The solicitation is restricted 100% to small businesses, with a specific emphasis on HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns, and requires compliance with Federal and State prevailing wage laws, including a conformance process for unlisted job classifications. All bidders must be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier, submit proposals electronically to designated points of contact by June 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, and include a one-page cover letter with TIN, UEI, business address, and contact information. Pricing must account for all costs including travel and fees, and proposals must identify key personnel and any associates involved in performance. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing through the Treasury’s IPP system, with payments contingent uponGovernment COR approval, and mandates submission of unlocked, non-password-protected deliverables within 15 calendar days. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses including whistleblower protections, prohibitions on inverted corporations and internal confidentiality agreements, child labor and convict labor compliance, and a newly introduced clause explicitly prohibiting racially discriminatory DEI activities. Evaluation is based on a best value trade-off approach, where technical qualifications, past performance, and delivery are collectively weighted as more critical than price, though all factors including thoroughness and reasonableness of pricing will be considered in award. Compliance monitoring is strict, with the contracting officer having full authority to inspect books and records, and noncompliance could lead to contract cancellation or suspension.