R--Appraisal Services: OS5_26_10

The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center’s Acquisition Services Directorate on behalf of the Appraisal and Valuations Services Office, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for appraisal services under solicitation number 140D0426Q0505, aiming to identify qualified Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises capable of providing independent market valuation services for fee simple estate properties. This market research initiative, posted on May 21, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 27, 2026, seeks responses via email only, with no obligation to award a contract or provide compensation for submitted information. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 531320 and is exclusively set aside for Indian-owned businesses. Proposals must include the company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and point of contact, along with certification of business size and socioeconomic status. All appraisal work must comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, particularly USPAP Standard Rule 2-3 and SR2-2(a), and must be performed solely by the qualified principal appraiser without subcontracting or reassignment. Reports must deliver a single, definitive opinion of value—excluding value ranges unless required—and must include a signed certification consistent with USPAP, fully disclosing any excluded procedures or information. The initial appraisal report is expected within 160 days of award, followed by a 30-day review period, after which the final encrypted PDF report must be submitted within 15 days of acceptance. Payment is contingent upon the AVSO Review Appraiser acknowledging receipt of the final report and confirming contract completion, with invoicing permitted only after this notification, and final payment occurring 60 days after report acceptance. Contract closeout will occur 60 days following final payment. Contractors are responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and incidentals required to perform the work and must ensure all reports are transmitted using encrypted, password-protected protocols. While the solicitation includes maps and exhibits to be incorporated upon award, no funding is currently available for this market research phase, and submissions are strictly voluntary with no feedback provided.