R--Appraisal Services: BET_26_2

The Department of the Interior's Acquisition Services Directorate has issued a Sources Sought Notice (BET_26_2) seeking qualified appraisal service providers to perform real estate appraisals of fee simple estates in Alaska, specifically for four appraisal cases under the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This market research effort intends to identify Alaska State Certified General Real Estate Appraisers capable of applying all three valuation methods—Cost, Income, and Sales Comparison—in accordance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Standards 1, 2, and 3. The appraisals must be conducted with direct on-site supervision by a certified appraiser, with strict adherence to confidentiality, reporting formats, and government ownership of deliverables. Appraisals require encrypted PDF submission of initial and final reports containing photographs, maps, and detailed justifications, with an initial report due 160 days after award and final completion within 15 days after Government review. This notice is not a formal solicitation but outlines detailed technical and procedural requirements, including mandatory disclosure of any prior appraisal work on the properties within three years, prohibition of subcontracting, and restricted communication channels mandating contact only through the Alaska Veterans Service Office. The documentation specifies no FAR clauses or formal evaluation criteria, reflecting its market research purpose rather than an active contract award. Invoicing occurs 60 days post-acceptance of the final report by the AVSO Regional Office in Alaska, the designated point of delivery and acceptance, while the contracting office is based in Herndon, Virginia. Respondents must submit business identifiers (UEI, CAGE) and self-identify socioeconomic status, targeting Indian-owned economic enterprises, within a tightly controlled four-page electronic email response by the May 29, 2026 deadline. The appraisal reports and supporting data must meet rigorous USPAP standards, with detailed supervisory and certification requirements for personnel, and all changes or modifications are to be authorized solely by the Contracting Officer.