R--Appraisal services: AQD_NAV_2026_01

The solicitation AQD_NAV_2026_01, issued under number 140D0426Q0404 by the Interior Business Center’s Acquisition Services Directorate within the Department of the Interior, seeks appraisal services for 28 individual land tracts located in New Mexico. The work requires USPAP-compliant appraisals that include physical inspections of each property, detailed market analysis, comparable sales write-ups, and narrative reconciliation to arrive at a defensible market value estimate. All 28 final appraisal reports must be delivered in 8.5” x 11” PDF format within 60 days of contract award, with the full period of performance extending 100 calendar days from award. The solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 531320, specifically targeting Indian-Owned Small Business Economic Enterprises and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises. Offerors must hold a current Certified General Appraiser license, demonstrate relevant experience with similar property types in New Mexico and Indian reservations, and submit five recent USPAP-compliant appraisal reports as evidence of past performance. Technical qualifications, past performance, and delivery timeline are significantly more important than price in the evaluation process, with award based on best value trade-off rather than lowest cost. Pricing must be submitted as a firm-fixed price quote, though no contract line item numbers or values are provided in the documentation. Contractors are required to register in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and provide their Tax Identification Number as part of a one-page cover letter. Proposals must be submitted via email to specified contracting officers by the deadline of May 14, 2026, and must include all required attachments such as tract listings, location maps, and wage determinations. Deliverables are subject to inspection by the Government through the Navajo Regional Office, and all reports must reference the Statement of Work and contract award. The contract mandates adherence to numerous FAR clauses including those covering whistleblower protections, subcontractor reporting, labor standards, human trafficking prevention, sustainable procurement, and equal opportunity. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform, and payment will be processed only after electronic verification and COR approval. There are no defined packaging, marking, or FOB requirements, and no options or key personnel specifications are included. The contracting officer maintains full oversight, with no COTR or PCO contact information specified in the release.