Appraisal Services: KSM_26_01

The Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center is seeking market research through a Sources Sought Notice for appraisal services under solicitation number KSM_26_01, classified under NAICS code 531320 for offices of real estate appraisers. The requirement calls for independent market value opinions of fee simple estates, with all work to be performed exclusively by a qualified principal appraiser who is prohibited from subcontracting or reassigning any portion of the assignment. Reports must strictly comply with USPAP Standards 1, 2, and 3, be labeled as an Appraisal Report with no restricted report designations, and must not include value ranges unless explicitly required. All submissions must be in encrypted PDF format sent via email to the AVSO Region Appraisal Office, with the password provided in a separate email to ensure confidentiality. Simultaneous delivery to non-federal parties or agency realty staff is strictly forbidden. The government specifically seeks qualified Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE). Respondents to this market research notice must provide their company name, address, UEI, CAGE code, point of contact, socioeconomic classification, and a capability statement, all limited to four pages. The initial appraisal report is due 160 days after award, followed by a 30-day review period by an AVSO-certified appraiser, after which any required corrections must be made before the final report is submitted within 15 days of review acceptance. Invoicing and payment are conditioned upon formal notification from the AVSO Review Appraiser that the contract is complete, with payment occurring 60 days after final report acceptance. The contractor must also be prepared to provide court testimony on behalf of the government without including estimated costs for such appearances. The entire appraisal process, including documentation, is deemed confidential government property, and the appraiser’s work files must be made available to reviewers upon request. This notice is not a solicitation, and no funds are available for response preparation.