R--Appraisal Services: OTZ_26_2

This is a sources-sought notice issued by the Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate, seeking market information for appraisal and valuation services under solicitation number 140D0426Q0507. The requirement is for independent market value appraisals of fee simple estates designated by specific case IDs: 26-048, 24-049, 24-063, and 24-064. Respondents must be qualified appraisers capable of delivering full appraisal reports compliant with USPAP Standards 1 and 2, along with the USPAP Scope of Work Rule, and each report must include a signed certification consistent with USPAP Standard Rule 2-3. Restricted reports are not acceptable, and all deliverables must be labeled clearly as “Appraisal Report” on the title page and letter of transmittal. Work must be performed exclusively by the qualified principal appraiser, with no subcontracting or reassignment permitted, and the appraiser is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and incidental costs. The contract administration details indicate that the initial appraisal report is due 160 days after award and must be submitted as a signed, password-protected encrypted PDF file. The government will review the report and provide feedback within 30 days, after which the appraiser has 15 days to submit a final encrypted PDF version incorporating any revisions. Payment is contingent upon formal notification by the AVSO Review Appraiser that the report is complete and accepted, with payment processing occurring 60 days after acceptance. The final invoice cannot be submitted until this notification is received. Contract closeout is scheduled 60 days after final payment. The solicitation does not include pricing, CLINs, or contract value, as this is purely a market research tool to identify qualified vendors. Respondents must provide their company name, address, UEI, CAGE code, point of contact details, and socioeconomic status, particularly identifying if they qualify as Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE). The posting date is May 21, 2026, with responses due by May 27, 2026, and all communications should be directed to Morgan Schickler at the provided email and phone number.