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Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation 140D0426Q0348 makes the following changes:

• Extends the RFQ due date from April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT to May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.

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

• Clarifies that System for Award Management (SAM) updates may lag policy updates, and contracting officers will not consider or enforce representations not included in agency solicitations. Entities are not required to update their SAM registration to remove these representations.

• The due date for offers (RFQ due date) has been changed.

• Vendor questions and answers are now included via attachment #1.

• Guidance regarding SAM representations has been updated.

• The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.

• Bidders should review attachment #1 for answers to vendor questions.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the "DOI Fort Hall / Leased Residential Sites / Market Rent Appraisals" solicitation (Solicitation - 140D0426Q0348).

• Question 1: A vendor inquired about discrepancies between allotment sizes shown on maps and parcel sizes in the request, specifically asking for verification of allotment sizes highlighted in yellow.
• Government Response to Question 1: The government clarified that "Allotment# 1 Current, 180 549" has been canceled in AVIS and requires "NO APPRAISAL NEEDED." This item should be removed from the Statement of Work (SOW).
  • For other listed allotments (2 through 12), the "Size (ac)" and "Size on Map" values are provided, along with AVIS Project Numbers and AVIS Case Numbers. Several of these entries are marked as "Revised" or have associated "See" notes, indicating potential updates or further details available elsewhere.

This clarification directly impacts the scope of work for "Allotment# 1 Current, 180 549" by removing the requirement for its appraisal. Vendors should adjust their proposals accordingly. For other allotments, the provided data may help clarify size discrepancies.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies solicitation 140D0426Q0348, which pertains to land appraisal services on the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho.

Key changes include:

• Inclusion of a link to the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

• Addition of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Clause, "52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Deviation Date: Apr 2026)".

• The solicitation itself is amended to include the RFO link and the specified clause.

• All other requirements of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

• The final delivery date is noted as 165 days after award.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 001 to the solicitation for appraisal services for the Fort Hall Reservation. Key changes and additions include:

• Property Description: Clarifies the appraisal is for market value of the Fort Hall Reservation (Fort Hall_26_1), Idaho, and the report will be used by AVSO and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Fort Hall agency for lease negotiation purposes.
• Solicitation/Award Procedures: States the RFQ is issued in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
• Anticipated Award Type: Confirms a Total Small Business Set-Aside, lists NAICS Code 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers), PSC R411 (Support-Professional: Real Property Appraisals), and a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract type.
• Delivery/Period of Performance: Specifies a target period of performance of 165 calendar days from Purchase Order award, with an initial appraisal target date of 120 days from contract award. Earlier delivery is preferred but not required.
• General Requirements: Outlines required information for the cover letter, including TIN, UEI, business address, contact details, quotation date, and quotation expiration date (60 days).
• Technical Qualifications: Details requirements for State Certification (Certified General Appraiser license), Technical Acceptability (geographical and technical competency, experience with specific property types, USPAP compliance, and no subcontracting of the assignment), and Initial Delivery Date (120 days).
• Past Performance: Requires a list of at least two recent USPAP-compliant appraisal reports and at least two appraisal reports for recreational land.
• Price Quote: Requires a firm-fixed price quote with all discounts applied, which will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.
• Evaluation of Quotations: States award will be made on a Best Value/Trade Off basis, with Technical Qualifications and Past Performance combined being more important than Price Quote.
• Submission of Intent and Questions: Provides deadlines and contact information for submitting intent to quote and questions (April 27, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time).
• Submission of Quote: Provides the deadline for quote submissions (April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time) via email.
• Attachments: Lists the SOW, RFQ Exhibits (Maps), and Wage Determination as attachments.

This amendment revises and clarifies multiple sections of the original solicitation, including Property Description, Solicitation/Award Procedures, Anticipated Award Type, Delivery/Period of Performance, General Requirements, Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, Price Quote, Evaluation of Quotations, Submission of Intent, Submission of Questions, Submission of Quote, and Attachments.

Proposal deadlines for intent to quote, questions, and final quote submission are clearly defined. Offerors must ensure their quotes address all technical qualifications, past performance, and pricing requirements as detailed in this amendment. The evaluation criteria emphasize technical qualifications and past performance over price.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for market value appraisal services for the Fort Hall Reservation (Fort Hall 26 1) in Idaho. The appraisal report will be used by the Department of the Interior's Appraisal and Valuation Services Office (AVSO) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for lease negotiation purposes. The objective is to obtain an opinion of supported Market Rent for the subject properties.

• The core deliverable is a narrative style appraisal report compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as of the Effective Date of Appraisal. A Restricted Appraisal Report is not allowed.

• The appraisal must be performed by or under the direct supervision of a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser.

• Appraisers must have experience and geographic competency in appraising similar properties and experience in the subject's market area.

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

• Appraisers must conduct due diligence in market research and verify sales information.

• Specific requirements include detailed analysis of subject property, market factors, adjustments to sale data, and comparability.

• Reports must include photographs, maps, and a signed certification.

• Anticipated Award Type: Total Small Business Set-Aside.

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

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

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

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

• Initial appraisal target date: 120 days from contract award.

• Submission of Intent: No later than 10:00 AM Mountain Time on April 27, 2026, via email to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contract Specialist (CS).

• Submission of Questions: On or before 10:00 AM Mountain Time, April 27, 2026, via email to the CO and CS.

• Submission of Quote: On or before 10:00 AM Mountain Time, April 30, 2026, via email to the CO and CS.

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

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

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

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

• The document includes a Statement of Work (SOW) as Attachment 1, RFQ Exhibits (EX-1 Maps) as Attachment 2, and Wage Determination (2015-5511 Rev 27) as Attachment 3.

• FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference.

Sources Sought Notice / Statement of Work (SOW)

This document is a Sources Sought Notice to gather market information regarding appraisal and valuation services. The government is seeking to identify Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) interested in supporting this project. The primary objective is to procure services to provide an independent opinion of the market value of the fee simple estate of a defined property. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP).

• The core deliverable is an appraisal report for specific properties.

• The appraisal must be conducted in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Reports must be presented in a narrative style, not a restricted format.

• Appraisers must be State Certified General Appraisers with relevant experience.

• The appraisal must be performed on the property in its "As Is" condition unless otherwise authorized.

• The SOW outlines a Statement of Work (SOW) for "Fort Hall_26_1" which includes 12 specific appraisal projects.

• The SOW details the scope of work, appraisal requirements, market value definitions, and performance standards.

• A Deliverable/Task Schedule is provided, outlining timelines for a Pre-Work Meeting, Initial Appraisal Report (120 days after award), Review Period, Final Appraisal Report (15 days after review), Invoice Submission, and Closeout.

• Respondents to the Sources Sought Notice must submit a four (4) page response including:

  • Company Name, Address, UEI, CAGE Code
  • Point of Contact information
  • Business size and category (ISBEE, IEE)
  • Capability statement detailing relevant experience and capabilities.

• Responses are due by April 16, 2026, 15:00hrs MDT, via email to specified contacts.

• This is a Sources Sought Notice, not a solicitation. No contract award is guaranteed, and no payment will be made for submitted information.

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

• The document includes a detailed Statement of Work (SOW) with extensive requirements for the appraisal process, including specific instructions on data collection, analysis, reporting, and confidentiality.

• The NAICS code is 531320 "Offices of Real Estate Appraisers" and the PSC is R411 "Support-Professional: Real Property Appraisals."