Offices of Real Estate Appraisers

NAICS 53132 encompasses professional real estate appraisal services focused on providing comprehensive market valuations, property assessments, and expert witness testimony for federal agencies. These services involve detailed analysis of land, residential, commercial, and specialized properties, utilizing standardized appraisal methodologies such as the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA). Appraisers in this category conduct thorough property evaluations, including site inspections, comparative market analyses, and comprehensive reporting to support federal land acquisitions, conservation efforts, and legal proceedings.

Federal contract awards in this category predominantly involve the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Internal Revenue Service, with contract values typically ranging from $4,000 to $285,830. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses and specialized appraisal firms such as Vista Realty Services, Western Valuation Solutions, and FTI Consulting. Most awards are structured as firm-fixed-price purchase orders with performance periods between 6-60 months. Total small business set-asides are common, representing approximately 70% of the awards, with work predominantly performed in western states including California, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas. Contract types include expert witness services, land appraisals for wildlife refuges, national parks, and conservation areas, and rent comparability studies.

Recent federal contract opportunities continue this pattern, with the Department of the Interior soliciting appraisal services for various land parcels across multiple states. Opportunities typically require contractors to hold state-specific Certified General Appraiser licenses and demonstrate expertise in federal land acquisition appraisals. Solicitations cover diverse properties including wildlife refuges, national parks, conservation areas, and specific land tracts in states such as California, Arizona, Washington, and Utah. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, with evaluation criteria emphasizing technical capabilities, past performance, delivery schedules, and compliance with federal appraisal standards. Performance periods generally range from 60 to 255 calendar days, with initial appraisal reports often required within 60-90 days of contract award.