Appraisal services: BLK (171C4 and 171C5) Green, K
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI), through its Interior Business Center (IBC), is soliciting proposals for Appraisal Services for two noncontiguous tracts of land in Wicomico County, Maryland. This requirement, identified as BLK (171C4 and 171C5) Green, Kevin, et ux, is for a partial interest (conservation easement) to support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in acquiring certain rights for a perpetual Grant of Conservation Easement for Wildlife Habitat Conservation. This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition. Quotes are due by April 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is an appraisal report estimating the market value of the property both before and after the imposition of the proposed conservation easement. The appraisal must strictly adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA). Key requirements include:
- State Certification as a Certified General Appraiser in Maryland (or ability to obtain a temporary permit).
- Demonstrated geographical and technical competency in appraising conservation easements.
- Utilization of a "before and after" valuation methodology.
- Identification of the larger parcel(s) for analysis.
- Physical inspection of the subject property.
- Verification of comparable sales data.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: Target of 62 calendar days from Purchase Order award, with initial appraisal delivery targeted within 45 calendar days.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
- NAICS Code: 531320 "Offices of Real Estate Appraisers"
- PSC Code: R411 "Real Property Appraisals Services"
- Submission Deadline: April 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Questions Deadline: April 23, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- Published Date: April 20, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email to Morgan Schickler (morgan_schickler@ibc.doi.gov) and Ann T. Woodall (ann_woodall@ibc.doi.gov), with "Quote - 140D0426Q0360" in the subject line. Evaluation will be based on a Best Value/Trade Off approach, considering Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, Delivery, and Price. Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, and Delivery combined are more important than Price.
Eligibility & Additional Notes
Offerors must possess an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov. Subcontracting is not permissible for this opportunity. The Statement of Work (Attachment 1) and Wage Determination (Attachment 2) are critical components of this solicitation.