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

The contract solicitation, identified by number 140D0426Q0345, seeks a certified general appraiser to perform nine USPAP-compliant land appraisals for vacant parcels on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation in Idaho, each held in trust by the United States under the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The requirement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 531320, with eligibility restricted to small businesses including Women-Owned Small Businesses, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses, and 8(a) participants, all of which must maintain active UEI and CAGE codes in SAM.gov. Offerors must hold a valid Certified General Appraiser license, with Idaho certification preferred, and are prohibited from subcontracting; all associates must be identified along with their credentials. The appraisal must adhere strictly to USPAP Standards 1, 2, and 3, utilizing the Cost, Income, and Sales Comparison Approaches to arrive at a single, well-supported value opinion, with deliverables including a formatted appraisal report, 3x5 photographs, delineated maps, a signed certification, and a copy of the appraiser’s license. The evaluation factors prioritize technical qualifications and past performance over price, with award going to the offer representing the best value, not the lowest technically acceptable bid. The target delivery date for the initial appraisal is 120 days after award, with a full 165-day performance period allowing for review and final submission. Reports must be delivered electronically as encrypted PDFs to the AVSO Regional Office, with no simultaneous distribution to non-Federal entities. Payment is governed by a firm-fixed-price structure, and invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform, not WAWF, with remittance directed to the Interior Business Center in Herndon, Virginia. Compliance with federal labor standards, including minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements, is mandated, and contractors must maintain detailed payroll records and ensure flow-down of labor standards to any subcontracts. All performance occurs within the United States, and inspection and acceptance take place at designated government facilities in Anchorage, Alaska, or Herndon, Virginia. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses related to whistleblowing, subcontractor protections, trafficking in persons, sustainable procurement, electronic payments, and protest procedures, with no packaging or marking specifications provided.