R--Appraisal Services in Ada County, Idaho. Case Name

The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center’s Acquisition Services Directorate, is soliciting appraisal services for the Rocky Canyon LWCF Acquisition in Ada County, Idaho, under a total small business set-aside (FAR 19.5) with NAICS code 531320. The solicitation, numbered 140D0426Q0487, requires a certified general appraiser licensed by the State of Idaho or one able to obtain a temporary practice permit, with all proposals evaluated on a best value trade-off basis where technical qualifications and past performance are collectively more important than price. The appraisal must conform to USPAP 2024 and the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions, 6th Edition, including specific report formats and documentation checklists, and must be delivered in an “As Is” condition unless otherwise authorized. Key deliverables include a market value appraisal supported by color photographs, parcel and topographic maps, aerial imagery, and detailed documentation of physical and legal access, improvements, fencing, and water rights, with all reports containing a disclaimer that findings do not constitute official government positions. The initial report is due within 60 to 75 days of contract award, with a maximum performance period of 120 days. The contract is firm-fixed price, requiring the offeror to include all costs such as travel, fees, and applicable government discounts in their quotation. All offerors must maintain an active Unique Entity Identifier and be registered in SAM.gov, and must submit proposals via email to the designated contracting officer and contracting specialist by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on June 3, 2026, with a subject line referencing the solicitation number and a one-page cover letter containing the TIN, UEI, business address, point of contact, and a 60-day expiration date for the quote. Proposals must also include details on any associates or key personnel used in performance, and comply with labor standards, including federal and state prevailing wage laws, as outlined in the wage determination for Ada County. Additional contractual provisions include prohibitions on forced confidentiality agreements, whistleblower protections, restrictions on foreign purchases, requirements for electronic funds transfer payments through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and compliance with combating trafficking in persons and security exclusions. Submission of intent to respond is requested by May 29, 2026, and all inquiries must also be submitted by that