R--Appraisal Services for OS5_26_4 Nez Perce Idaho (9

This solicitation seeks appraisal services for a vacant parcel located on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho, designated as a Native Allotment held in trust by the United States according to the BIA Title Status Report. The contract requires a comprehensive land appraisal conducted in strict compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), including physical inspection of the property and rigorous analysis through Sales Comparison, Income, and Cost approaches to arrive at a credible, defensible value conclusion “As Is.” Deliverables include an initial appraisal report due 120 days after contract award, followed by a final appraisal report within 15 days of government review and approval. All reports must be submitted as encrypted, password-protected PDFs and include detailed supporting documentation such as photographs, plat maps, comparable sales data with verified transactional information, and certifications from a State Certified General Appraiser who must directly supervise or perform all key appraisal tasks. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 531320 and is administered by the Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate on behalf of the Department of the Interior’s Appraisal and Valuation Services Office (AVSO). While the solicitation does not specify FAR contract clauses or a contract type, it emphasizes mandatory adherence to USPAP standards, confidentiality requirements, and strict appraisal report formatting and submission protocols. The evaluation focuses heavily on technical compliance, appraiser credentials, and quality of valuation approaches, implying a trade-off award basis rather than a lowest price technically acceptable process. The appraiser must maintain client confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and be prepared for possible court testimony, though such appearances should not be included in pricing. Responses to this sources sought notice are limited to four pages and must include business size designations, capability statements pertinent to the NAICS code, and key contact information submitted electronically by the specified deadline. The appraisal services are to be performed on-site with all deliverables submitted electronically to AVSO, and government oversight and acceptance will be managed by designated AVSO review appraisers.