NRCS NJ Appraisal Services BPA
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The USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service in New Jersey is preparing to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price Blanket Purchase Agreement for technical reviews of real property appraisals related to easement programs. Contractors must provide qualified appraisers who are State-certified general real property appraisers in good standing, with no disciplinary history, and must demonstrate proven expertise in USPAP and UASFLA compliance, specifically in reviewing conservation easement appraisals. Each reviewer is required to have completed a minimum of 40 hours of training in technical appraisal reviews, along with a Yellow Book course and a course in either conservation easement valuation or eminent domain. These standards apply uniformly to all reviewers, whether directly employed or subcontracted. The contract is a 100 percent Small Business set-aside, requiring all interested parties to be registered in SAM and certified as small businesses. The solicitation number is 12FPC426Q0049, posted on July 13, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 531320. While this notice serves as a presolicitation for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for quotes or bind the government to award a contract, it outlines the anticipated scope and qualifications needed. No costs incurred in preparing responses will be reimbursed. The procurement is managed through the USDA’s Acquisition Division based in Washington DC, with performance focused in New Jersey. Primary and secondary points of contact are Hannah Ward and Shermeka Showers, both reachable via USDA email. Contractors must ensure full compliance with FAR Part 5 and Part 12, and must be actively registered in SAM to be eligible for any future award.
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1. Description
The USDA intends to issue a Request for Quotes (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 12 on behalf of the USDA - Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) New Jersey State Office. The Government requires real property appraisals for parcels proposed for inclusion in the easement programs. The objective is to obtain technical reviews of easement appraisals to ensure compliance with NRCS specifications and program requirements. The Contractor will perform technical reviews of easement appraisals in the contractors’ office location.
Any real property appraisal reviewer (review appraiser) performing technical reviews must be a State-certified general real property appraiser, in conformance with title XI of the Financial Institution’s Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989. The review appraiser must be in good standing with the licensing authority where the applicable credential was issued and must not have had any disciplinary action taken by the licensing authority. Review appraisers must have demonstrated competency in compliance with USPAP and UASFLA in conducting and reviewing appraisals both with and without conservation easements of the requested type and must have completed at least 40 hours of coursework in conducting technical appraisal reviews. In addition, review appraisers must complete a Yellow Book course and a course in either valuation of conservation easements or eminent domain. These qualifications apply to any review appraiser providing services, whether employed by the contractor or any subcontractor.
2. Contract Type
A Firm‑Fixed‑Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) will be issued.
3. Set‑Aside Status
This solicitation is a 100 percent Small Business set-aside. To be eligible for award, interested contractors must be registered in and must complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov.
4. Points of Contact (POC):
Hannah Ward: hannah.ward@usda.gov
Shermeka Showers: shermeka.showers@usda.gov
5. Important Notes (FAR Compliance):
This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes under FAR Part 5; it does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparation of responses to this notice. This notice does not constitute a solicitation; NRCS is not requesting proposals or quotes at this time.
