R--AVSO Land Appraisal for FOWA Fort Washington Marin

The solicitation issued by the Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate, seeks land appraisal services for the Fort Washington Marina property located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The appraisal requirement covers approximately 8.31 acres, including 0.46 acres of submerged land and associated marina facilities such as a restaurant, boat repair shop, and 194 wet slips. This firm-fixed-price contract opportunity (solicitation number 140D0426Q0201), posted on February 24, 2026, and due by March 3, 2026, is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 531320. The appraisal must be compliant with professional standards, including state certification for appraisers and specialized expertise in marina property valuation involving deferred maintenance and dredging considerations. The work involves developing a detailed statement of work, performing market research and due diligence, and submitting a comprehensive appraisal report that meets government formatting and review criteria. Evaluation of proposals prioritizes technical qualifications and past performance over price, emphasizing experience with marina appraisals relevant to the geographic area and complexities of the property’s condition. The contract includes strict compliance with multiple FAR clauses addressing contract terms, cybersecurity prohibitions regarding certain vendors and equipment, labor standards (including minimum wages and paid sick leave under recent executive orders), and whistleblower protections. The period of performance is 72 days post-award, with milestones including a pre-work meeting, submission of initial and final appraisal reports, and electronic invoicing via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. Deliverables are to be provided to the DOI Appraisal and Valuation office in Atlanta, GA, following onsite appraisal activities at the Fort Washington Marina. The solicitation stipulates compliance with a range of statutory, regulatory, and government policies including the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, Fair Labor Standards Act, ADA accessibility requirements, and specific appraisal standards. The contract does not prescribe packaging or marking standards, has no specified security clearance requirements, and lacks provisions for key personnel or organizational conflict of interest restrictions. Instructions to offerors require submission of comprehensive business history and financial information, with proposals submitted electronically through SAM.gov. Overall, the procurement emphasizes obtaining a highly qualified, experienced small business appraiser capable of delivering a technically sound marina appraisal reflecting the unique aspects of the Fort Washington facility and supporting government leasing decisions.