R--Appraisal Service for TRACT 109C, located in Liber

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 140D0426Q0170 is effective February 9, 2026.

• Vendor Questions: Addresses vendor questions as detailed in "Q&A Attachment #231".

• Solicitation Requirements: All other requirements of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

• Delivery Date: The final delivery date is 100 days after award.

• SAM.gov System Updates: Notes that System for Award Management (SAM) updates may lag policy changes. Entities may still be prompted to complete certain representations (e.g., related to greenhouse gas emissions or commercial product certifications) that are not applicable to this solicitation. Agencies will not consider these representations, and entities are not required or able to remove them from their SAM registration.

• The original solicitation is amended to address vendor questions.

• Proposal deadlines and requirements remain unchanged, except as clarified by the Q&A attachment.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation - 140D0426Q0170.

• Question 1: Regarding the appraiser's responsibility for securing a timber cruise, the government clarified that while the signing appraiser is responsible for the decision to rely on work done by others, they must have a reasonable basis to believe the performing parties are competent and credible. The government does not impose specific preferences or restrictions on the provider, leaving it to the appraiser's sole discretion.

This Q&A clarifies a requirement related to the appraiser's due diligence and responsibility for third-party work, which may influence how bidders approach proposal preparation and team selection.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), on behalf of the Appraisal & Valuation Services Office (AVSO). The purpose is to procure market value appraisal services for a proposed conservation easement in Liberty County, Texas. The appraisal report will assist the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in determining just compensation for acquired property rights.

• The primary deliverable is a market value appraisal report for a conservation easement.

• The appraisal must adhere to Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

• The report must be delivered digitally in an unlocked PDF format.

• Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: 100 calendar days from the Purchase Order (PO) award date.

• Initial appraisal target date: 60 days from contract award date, with alternative dates considered.

• NAICS Code: 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers).

• PSC Code: R411 (Support-Professional: Real Property Appraisals).

• Submission of Intent: Notify Jacqueline Hernandez (CO) and Robert Staats (CS) via email by 12:00 PM Mountain Time on February 12, 2026, referencing "Quote – 140D0426Q0170".

• Submission of Questions: Submit questions to Jacqueline Hernandez and Robert Staats via email by 12:00 PM Mountain Time on February 12, 2026, referencing "Quote – 140D0426Q0170".

• Proposal Submission Deadline: February 17, 2026, by 12:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Evaluation Factors: State Certification, Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, Delivery, and Price Quote. State Certification, Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Delivery combined are more important than Price Quote. Award will be made on a Best Value/Trade Off basis.

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications).

• The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as Attachment 1.

• RFQ Exhibits (A-D) are provided.

• A Wage Determination for Liberty County, TX is included.