R--Appraisal Services for BET_26_1 (Bethal, Alaska)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 140D0426Q0310 modifies the solicitation as follows:

• Addresses vendor questions by incorporating Attachment #1.

• Clarifies that all other requirements of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

• Updates the Final Delivery Date to 165 days after award.

• Provides guidance regarding System for Award Management (SAM) policy updates, stating that contracting officers will not consider representations based on provisions not included in agency solicitations when making award decisions or enforcing requirements. Entities are not required or able to update their entity registration in SAM to remove these representations.

• Vendor questions addressed via Attachment #1.

• Final Delivery Date.

• Guidance on SAM representations.

• The deadline for proposal submission is not explicitly extended in this amendment, but vendors should acknowledge receipt of this amendment. The original solicitation's deadline should be confirmed.

• The core requirements of the solicitation remain unchanged, but the inclusion of vendor questions and answers may impact proposal content.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarifications and answers to questions regarding the appraisal requirements for a property related to Solicitation - 140D0426Q0310.

• Appraisal Condition: The appraisal should be of the subject tract as if vacant, despite references to an "improved parcel" on Page 2 of the SOW. The use of a hypothetical condition to appraise as if vacant is approved.
• "Request Probate Attachment": This attachment is for informational purposes only and was part of the initial appraisal request documentation.
• Property Description for Appraisal: The property to be appraised as if vacant is Lot 6A, Block 8, and A Final Plat of Unikal'NYY Subdivision Lots 6A, 6B, 6C, 7A, & 7B, Block 8, and Lots 6A & 6B, Block 9, as shown on Plat No. 2016-9, Bethers Recording district, containing 11,393 square feet.

This clarification confirms the appraisal method and property description, ensuring bidders understand the specific requirements for the appraisal of the subject property for advertised or negotiated sale purposes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for market value appraisal services for a property located in Bethel, Alaska (Case ID: 26-017_B-30J4_Jung). The appraisal report will guide the National Park Service in establishing fair market value rent for the government-owned property. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Service: Market value appraisal of real property.

• Property Type: Native Allotment, vacant parcel.

• Appraisal Standards: Must comply with the current edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

• Report Format: Narrative style appraisal report.

• Deliverables: Initial appraisal report within 165 calendar days of award (target date of 120 days from award).

• Key Requirements:

  • Appraiser must hold a valid license as a Certified General Appraiser in Alaska.
  • Geographical and technical competency in appraising similar properties in Alaska.
  • Provide a summary of years of experience appraising vacant/improved agricultural and rural residential tracts.
  • Provide a summary of years of experience appraising lands under USPAP guidelines.
  • Sub-contracting is not permissible.
  • Must include a signed certification consistent with USPAP Standard Rule 2-3.
  • Must conduct due diligence in market research and provide written sale sheets for comparables.
  • All work to be performed by the qualified principal appraiser.

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

• Period of Performance: 165 calendar days from award.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Submission Deadline: April 29, 2026, 15:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Submission Method: Email to Mr. Morgan Schickler (morgan_schickler@ibc.doi.gov) and Mr. Robert Staats (robert_staats@ibc.doi.gov), referencing "Quote – 140D0426Q0310" in the subject line.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best Value/Trade Off basis, considering:

  • A. Technical Qualifications (State Certification, Technical Acceptability & Initial Delivery Date)
  • B. Past Performance
  • C. Price Quote
  • Technical Qualifications and Past Performance combined are more important than Price Quote.

• Questions Deadline: April 24, 2026, 15:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

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

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

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

• The document includes a Statement of Work (Attachment 1), RFQ Exhibits (Attachment 2), and Wage Determination (Attachment 3).

Sources Sought Notice / Statement of Work (SOW)

This document includes a Sources Sought Notice and a Statement of Work (SOW) for appraisal and valuation services related to a property in Bethal, Alaska. The government is seeking to procure services to form an independent opinion of the market value of the fee simple estate of a defined property. The Sources Sought Notice specifically targets Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE).

• Perform appraisal and valuation services for a Native Allotment property in Bethal, Alaska.

• The property is a vacant parcel held in restricted status by the United States of America.

• Appraise the property as if vacant, even if improved with multiple buildings.

• Adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and specific SOW requirements.

• Conduct a personal inspection of the subject property.

• May require attendance at a pre-work meeting.

• Identify and report any discovered encumbrances, liens, restrictions, or potential issues.

• Provide a narrative style appraisal report.

• Contract Name: BET_26_1

• AVIS Case Number: #00230808

• Target Period of Performance for initial appraisal report to be determined.

• Deliverables include a Pre-Work Meeting, Initial Appraisal Report, Final Appraisal Report, and Invoice Submission.

• Responses to the Sources Sought Notice are due April 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT.

• Responses should be limited to four (4) pages and include company name, address, UEI, CAGE code, Point of Contact, business size/category, and a capability statement.

• Submissions must be sent via email to Jacqueline Hernandez and Robert Staats.

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

• Seeking Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE).

• The SOW details extensive requirements for appraisal standards, property inspection, reporting, and confidentiality.

• The Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes to assist in determining future procurement strategy.