R--Appraisal Services in Wasco and Jefferson Counties

This contract solicits appraisal services for properties located in Wasco and Jefferson Counties, Oregon, under the Department of the Interior’s Appraisal Valuation Services Office, with the solicitation number 140D0426Q0491 and a total small business set-aside pursuant to FAR 19.5 under NAICS code 531320. The offering is restricted to small businesses that must maintain an active Unique Entity Identifier and be registered in SAM.gov prior to submission, and must hold a current, valid Certified General Appraiser’s License in at least one state as mandated by the Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts Act. Appraisal reports must be prepared in narrative format, include a single definitive value opinion without ranges, and strictly comply with USPAP Standards 1, 2, and 3, including the required certification per Standard Rule 2-3. Each submission must include state-issued license documentation, a statement of qualifications, signed certifications, and high-resolution photographic and map attachments with North arrow indications. The initial appraisal report is due within 120 calendar days after award, with the entire period of performance lasting 165 days. All technical submissions must initially be sent as encrypted PDFs to the AVSO Region Appraisal Office via email, followed by a final encrypted PDF after review and acceptance. Payment is conditioned on final approval by the AVSO Review Appraiser and will not be requested until 60 days after acceptance, with all invoices submitted electronically through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The evaluation process is based on a best value tradeoff methodology, where technical qualifications—including state certification, technical competency, and initial delivery date—and past performance, as assessed through SAM and CPARS, are weighted more heavily than price. Price quotes are evaluated for completeness and reasonableness but cannot override deficiencies in technical or performance factors. Contractors must adhere to applicable federal and state prevailing wage laws, ensure subcontractor compliance with labor standards, and flow down relevant clauses to all subcontracts. The contract incorporates critical compliance provisions including whistleblower protections, prohibitions on restrictive confidentiality agreements, combating trafficking in persons, and representations regarding ownership, delinquent taxes, and socioeconomic status. The Contracting Officer’s Representative, to be designated upon award, will oversee technical performance and deliverables but lacks authority to modify contract terms, obligate funds, or make final decisions on disputes. The Interior Business Center in Herndon, Virginia, administers the contract, and offerors