RFI_Appraisal_and_Valuation_Services_1.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

INTERIOR BUSINESS CENTER

Washington, DC 20240

Request for Information

Title: Appraisal and Valuation Services for the Department of the Interior

Issue Date: February 11, 2026

Response Due Date: February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM, Eastern Time

Issued by: This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services, Directorate (AQD).

Introduction

THIS IS AN RFI. NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. The purpose of this RFI is to understand pricing structures, assumptions, and scalability to inform future procurement activities. Respondents are requested to provide information regarding their pricing methodology, cost drivers, and overall approach for the following task areas:

Coordination of Valuation Services (Integrator); and

Appraisal and Valuation Services

Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is voluntary and for planning purposes only.

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Government.

If the vendor believes that their response contains trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, (5 U.S.C.

552), the cover page of their response shall be marked with the following legend:

The information specifically identified on pages ____________ of this response constitutes trade secrets or confidential commercial and financial information which the vendor believes to be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The offeror requests that this information not be disclosed to the public, except as may be required by law. The vendor also requests that this information not be used in whole or part by the government for any purpose other than market research.

Background The DOI issues a substantial number of appraisal and valuation service contracts each year— typically more than 120—across the United States, including both the continental U.S. and locations outside the continental U.S.

Valuation Services include:

Appraisal Services for acquisitions, disposals, leases, exchanges, and rights-of-way. Appraisal assignment’s property interests include fee, easement, lease, improvements, water/mineral rights, and personal property with varying property types ranging from residential and commercial to agricultural, timber, and special use. Appraisal assignments must be prepared by a Certified General Appraiser license with a minimum of five years of relevant experience and geographic competency with specific expertise for federal land acquisition that must adhere to the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA/Yellow Book) and the Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Standards (USPAP) and are usually presented in a narrative format.

Consultation Services, including appraisal reviews, landowner conferences, and field review assistance, Feasibility and Market Studies for planning and development and Data Sourcing for comparable sales, rental data, and market trends. Support services may involve environmental assessments, title reports, condition assessments, and resource reports.

Previous contracting actions for appraisal services ranged from $10,000 to $80,000, with an average value of approximately $25,000. Appraisal and Consultation Services are generally within three geographic regions: East Region: CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT, NJ, NY, PA, DE, DC, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV; Central Region: AL, KY, MI, TN, AR, LA, OK, TX, IL, IN, OH, WI, IA, KS, MS, NE, SD; West Region: AZ, CO, ID, MN, NV, NM, UT, WY, CA, HI, OR, WA

Each order will specify the assignment type, purpose, and site-specific details of the properties which is often located in remote, rural areas that can be challenging to access. Each appraisal and valuation assignment requires an average of 27 days to complete the acquisition process, which includes issuing a solicitation, receiving and evaluating quotes, and awarding the contract.

To improve efficiency and effectiveness, DOI is exploring alternative approaches to streamline this process and expedite the acquisition process. The goal is to identify solutions that reduce administrative burden, shorten procurement timelines, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations while ensuring high-quality, technically accurate deliverables.

Proposed Solution

One strategy under consideration by the DOI is the establishment of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract or a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) allowing the Government to efficiently order a wide range of appraisal and valuation services, with a single contractor serving as an integrator, facilitating appraisal and valuation services from a range of appraisal companies. Please refer to the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for additional details.

This approach would utilize two distinct task area pricing structures:

1. Coordination of Valuation Services (Integrator Role) The integrator would manage appraisal and valuation services from initiation through final delivery (“cradle-to-grave”). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

a. Sourcing licensed and credentialed appraisers to perform valuation services; individual orders may include a suggested list of qualified appraisers that the integrator may subcontract with. The Government is not looking for subcontracts to be with Appraisal Management Companies.

b. Monitoring and managing the progress of valuation services through completion;

integrator is responsible for timely deliverables.

c. Providing status reports to the Government, as required.

2. Subcontracting Valuation Services (Streamlined Contracting) o Under this structure, the integrator would subcontract majority if not all appraisal and valuation requirements to licensed, credentialed appraisers that have or can obtain geographic competency. The BPA or IDIQ would include a comprehensive price list for all services outlined in the attached Draft SOW, covering property types, interests/estates, and support services; as well as an hourly rate for ad hoc services.

o With this model, formal quotes would not be required for individual task orders. Instead, the Government would select the necessary services from an established price list and issue an award to the integrator, who would then initiate and manage the work with the subcontractors.

Industry Response Instructions

The Government seeks detailed information on pricing methodologies, cost drivers, scalability options, and strategic recommendations to inform future acquisition strategies.

Vendor’s response should address the following elements to the maximum extent possible:

Section 1 General

1. Organizational Information

Company Name

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

Point of Contact

Small Business Size Classification

2. Please share any additional strategic recommendations, beyond the proposed solution, that may help accelerate the acquisition process for DOI appraisal and valuation services. If proposing an alternative pricing structure, clearly outline the new structure, explain why it offers advantages over the current approach, and specify any additional requirements needed for implementation.

Section 2 Draft SOW

1. Describe the pricing approach that is used for each task area listed above (e.g., firm-fixed price, time and materials, blended).

a. For the integrator role, take into consideration ongoing costs (e.g., coordination, quality control, reporting, technical platform maintenance) in the pricing approach.

(a) What would the proposed pricing structure entail—for example, a transaction fee per appraisal, bundled pricing for multiple appraisals, and a rationale for why the selected approach is most effective?

(b) Can the pricing structure incorporate tiered discounts based on the volume of appraisals assigned each month?

(c) Will a transition ramp-up period be required to engage subcontractors across various states or regions under a firm-fixed-price arrangement? If so, what is the anticipated duration of this ramp-up period?

(d) Is there a limit on the number of appraisal requests the integrator can process simultaneously?

b. Appraisal and Valuation Services – Are there any items missing from the attached Draft SOW that should be included in the price list? How should the price list be structured—by country, region, state, or another format and why this is best approach? Would implementing a daily rate be more effective? Should there be different tiers for the daily rate? Please provide the rationale for adopting a daily rate structure.

2. What are the primary cost drivers that influence pricing for each service?

3. Describe how initial pricing could vary for each task area based on cost drivers indicated above.

4. Describe how pricing may be adjusted if underlying assumptions change, including but not limited to adjustments resulting from:

a. Changes in scope or volume

b. Regulatory or compliance changes

5. Please provide fee ranges or sample pricing for typical engagements for each task area.

6. Please provide hypothetical pricing scenarios for each task area (e.g., low, average, and high valuation services; increases or decreases in service volume for the integrator role). The tables below are intended to provide contractors with insight into the Government’s preliminary approach to appraisal pricing. The table provides a high-level overview and does not capture all details, such as Mineral Rights, Timber Rights, and other considerations.

Contractors should review the Draft SOW to ensure all required tasks are identified

We welcome your feedback and suggestions on ways to enhance and refine this structure

Low degree of difficulty

Comparable sales information is readily available from multiple public sources

Ccomparable sales encompass an area of under a 1 mile radius around the subject

Subject has only one Highest and Best Use

Subject is with a government zoned jurisdiction

Average degree of difficulty

Comparable sales information is limited to one public source

Comparable sales encompass an area of up to 10 miles radius around the subject

Subject may have more than one Highest and Bes Use

Subject may not be within a government zoned jurisdiction

High degree of difficulty

Comparable sales information is not available from a public source

The subject may have multiple Highest and Best Uses

Subject may not be within a government zoned jurisdiction

Comparable sales are not limited to a defined area around the subject and may be very large distance away from the project

UN-IMPROVED

7. Recommended pricing structure for ad hoc services, including but not limited to appraisal consultations, appraisal updates, post-delivery site inspections, and acquisition of market data.

8. How will subcontractors be managed? Will existing teaming agreements with appraisal firms be utilized?

9. How quickly will the subcontractors be able to start work? Subcontractors must hold a valid license or obtain a temporary license in the state where the appraisal will take place before starting work.

Please email your response to Mike McGuire, at Mike_McGuire@ibc.doi.gov and Morgan Schickler Morgan_Schickler@ibc.doi.gov no later than February 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Eastern Time. Responses submitted by any other method will not be accepted or answered.

Please ensure that your e-mail response has “Appraisal and Valuation Services” in the subject line. The AQD point on contact will respond via email to confirm receipt of the vendor’s RFI response. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within one business day, please notify the AQD point of contact listed to ensure successful delivery.