Appraisal Services for Tract 105a, Trinity River N
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Qualification Details
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, Interior Business Center (IBC), on behalf of the Appraisal & Valuation Services Office (AVSO) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is soliciting proposals for Real Property Appraisal Services for Tract 105a, Trinity River NWR in Liberty County, Texas. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due March 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an independent market valuation and appraisal report for approximately 844.34-acres, identified as FWS Tract 105a. The appraisal report will be used to determine just compensation for acquired property rights. Key deliverables include:
- An independent, USPAP-compliant appraisal report.
- Completion within 100 days from Purchase Order (PO) award, with a target of 60 days.
- Conformity to Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) and USPAP.
- Specific requirements include state certification, technical acceptability (geographical competency, experience with similar properties, and potential timber cruise valuation), past performance, and timely delivery.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers)
- PSC Code: R411 (Support-Professional: Real Property Appraisals)
- Issuing Office: IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a quote that includes pricing for the assignment. Evaluation factors include:
- State Certification
- Technical Acceptability (geographical competency, experience, timber cruise valuation)
- Past Performance
- Delivery
- Price Quote
Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, and Delivery are considered more important than Price Quote.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: March 5, 2025, by 3:00 PM Mountain Time
- Intent to Quote Due: March 5, 2025, by 3:00 PM Mountain Time
- Quotes Due: March 10, 2026, by 3:00 PM Mountain Time
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Robert Staats
- Email: robert_staats@ibc.doi.gov
- Phone: 208-207-7391
Additional Notes
Attachments to the solicitation include the Statement of Work (SOW), RFQ Exhibits (A, B, & C), and Wage Determination.