R--Appraisal Services for OS5_26_3 Nez Perce, ID.
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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, IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE, is soliciting proposals for Appraisal Services for a vacant parcel on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires market value appraisals for Native Allotments held in trust, to determine just compensation for commercial lease and right-of-way requests. Proposals are due May 8, 2026, at 15:00 MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide independent appraisal and valuation services to determine the market value of fee simple estates for various properties, including commercial leases, right-of-way access, and native allotments on the Nez Perce Reservation. Appraisals will assess market rent or market value for just compensation, including damages, and will generally treat properties as vacant parcels, with structural improvements valued as real estate. Specific clarifications indicate that some allotments may require "as-improved" appraisals or multiple appraisals.
Performance Standards & Requirements
Appraisals must adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), specifically Standards 1 and 2, as of the Effective Date of Appraisal. Reports must be narrative style, comply with USPAP SR2-2(a), and include thorough market data analysis, highest and best use, adjustments, and reconciliation of value approaches. Specific requirements for sale sheets, photographs, maps, and a three-year property history are detailed. Appraisers must hold a valid Certified General Appraiser license, have relevant experience in the market area, and perform all work personally without subcontracting. Reports are confidential and will be reviewed by an AVSO reviewer. Deliverables include an encrypted PDF of the appraisal report.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers)
- PSC: R411 (Real Property Appraisals Services)
- Period of Performance: 165 calendar days from award.
- Initial Appraisal Report Target: 120 days from award.
- Submission Deadline: May 8, 2026, at 15:00 MDT.
- Questions Deadline: May 4, 2026, 15:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Intent to Submit Deadline: May 4, 2026, 15:00 PM Mountain Time.
Evaluation & Eligibility
Quotations will be evaluated on a Best Value/Trade Off basis, considering Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price Quote. Technical Qualifications and Past Performance are more important than Price. All offerors must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Robert Staats, robert_staats@ibc.doi.gov, 208-207-7391.