R--Appraisal Services for OS5_26_4 Nez Perce Idaho (9

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140D0426Q0345 modifies the original solicitation as follows:

• Addresses vendor questions, with responses provided in attachment #1.

• Extends the quote submission deadline from May 1 to May 6.

• The solicitation itself is amended.

• A new attachment (#1) containing vendor questions and answers is included.

• The quote submission deadline has been extended to May 6.

• All other requirements of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

• The final delivery date is 165 days after award.

• The document also includes information regarding potential discrepancies between System for Award Management (SAM) policy updates and agency solicitations, clarifying that contracting officers will not consider or enforce representations not included in agency solicitations, and entities cannot update their registration to remove these representations in SAM.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation - 140D0426Q0345.

• Question 1 Context: Clarification sought on "Lease-Market Study" in Section 1 of the SOW (avis case # 00209377).
• Question 1 Clarification: The government confirmed that an integrated market study is not needed. The AVIS case will require market lease rates for each individual tract included in the request, rather than an agricultural rent study.

This clarification refines the requirements for the "Lease-Market Study," specifying the need for market lease rates per tract and confirming it is not an agricultural rent study.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for market value appraisal services for "OS5_26_4, Nez Perce, Idaho (9 Requests)". The appraisal reports will be used by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) on behalf of the Appraisal & Valuation Services Office (AVSO) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to determine fair market rental for identified allotments. The appraisals are necessary for negotiations, renewals, and BIA approval to ensure compliance with 25 CFR Part 162.

• Provide market value appraisals for specific Native Allotments on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho.

• Appraisals must comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and specific requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Reports must be in a narrative style, with a briefest report or project type report recommended.

• Appraisers must conduct personal property inspections and verify market data.

• Appraisers must identify and discuss any encumbrances, liens, restrictions, or outstanding rights.

• Reports must include a three-year history of use and occupancy, and the last sale of the property.

• Written sale sheets for comparables are required, detailing various aspects of the sale.

• Appraisers must not subcontract or re-assign the appraisal.

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

• Period of Performance: 165 calendar days from Purchase Order (PO) award.

• Initial Appraisal Target Date: 120 days from contract award.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but it is a Firm-Fixed-Price requirement.

• Proposals are due by 15:00 PM Mountain Time on May 1, 2026.

• Submissions should reference "Quote - 140D0426Q0345" in the subject line.

• Questions are due by 15:00 PM Mountain Time on April 28, 2026.

• Award will be made on a Best Value/Trade Off basis.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price Quote. Technical Qualifications and Past Performance combined are more important than Price Quote.

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

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

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

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

• Payment will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• The SOW (Attachment 1) and Wage Determination (Attachment 2) are provided.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), Interior Business Center (IBC) on behalf of the Appraisal and Valuations Services Office (AVSO). The government is seeking information from Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) interested in providing appraisal and valuation services. The objective is to obtain an independent opinion of the market value of the fee simple estate of a defined property.

• The core requirement is to procure appraisal and valuation services for a property on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho.

• Respondents must provide specific company information including Name, Address, UEI, CAGE Code, and Point of Contact.

• A capability statement is required, detailing the vendor's experience, relevance to the NAICS code (531320 "Offices of Real Estate Appraisers"), and any other pertinent information.

• This is a Sources Sought Notice only and not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP).

• It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the government.

• A Draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for details.

• Responses are due by April 15, 2026, at 15:00hrs Mountain Daylight Time.

• Responses must be limited to four (4) pages.

• Submissions must be sent via email to Mr. Mike McGuire (mike_mcguire@ibc.doi.gov) and Mr. Robert Staats (robert_staats@ibc.doi.gov).

• The email subject line must be "Sources Sought Notice – OS5_26_4 Nez Perce Idaho (9 Requests)".

• The government does not intend to provide feedback or evaluate submissions.

• The government is specifically seeking Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE).

• The purpose of this market research is to survey prospective vendors to assist the IBC in determining the appropriate procurement strategy.

• No funds are available to pay for information received, and all submissions are strictly voluntary.