RFI USDA RD Single Family Appraisal Services.pdf

Nationwide Single Family Housing Origination Appraisals Request for Information

9-21-2021

NOTICE TO INDUSTRY PARTNERS

1.0 DESCRIPTION

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) is issuing this request for information (RFI) to solicit feedback from industry and potential sources related to USDA RD’s Single Family Housing Appraisal Services Nationwide and is for market research purposes. The applicable North American Industry Classification System is 531320, Offices of Real Estate Appraisers, and the Small Business Size Standard is $8.0 million.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ). This request for capability information does not constitute a RFP or RFQ and does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service, whatsoever. Further, the USDA, RD is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotations. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. However, responses received will assist the Government, in part, with a set-aside decision, if a Solicitation should be issued in the future. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred associated to this request for capability information. Not responding to this source sought does not preclude participation in any future RFP or RFQ, if any is issued. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring government websites such as GSA or SAM for any potential opportunities. Responses do not guarantee award nor exclude/include your company in any potential acquisition process. No feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

This RFI is being used as a Market Research tool for informational purposes and for preliminary planning purposes to: identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and/or experience to perform the anticipated requirements and to obtain current market information in response to the RFI questions. Small and large businesses are encouraged to respond.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The USDA RD is a mission area of USDA which provides support and services that improve the quality of life in rural communities through our Rural Housing Service (RHS), Rural Business and Cooperative Service (RBS) and Rural Utilities Service (RUS). RD programs help rural communities build or improve housing, community facilities, and extend utilities, including water, electricity, and telecommunications services. RD programs also create jobs by funding the growth and creation of rural businesses and cooperatives. RD provides assistance through direct or guaranteed loans, grants, technical assistance, research, and educational materials.

RHS provides loans to low and moderate-income applicants located in rural geographic areas to assist them in obtaining single family housing through multiple programs. A limited number are larger than one acre of land with the home. The Single-Family Housing Direct loans (502 Program) are located in each of the 50 states and U.S. territories that include Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, and Western Pacific.

RD currently maintains a portfolio of approximately 265,000 single family housing borrowers located in the 50 states and United States territories. RD processes loan originations and limited servicing functions through approximately 550 field offices.

The objective of the USDA, RD regarding this RFI is to obtain information from industry capability statements and RFI responses to questions on property appraisal processes, current lead time and availability of qualified personnel to provide appraisal services.

Current data indicates Single Family Housing appraisal requirements for up to 1000 properties per month nationwide.

3.0 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Interested parties, who consider themselves qualified sources that can provide property appraisal services in rural, remote rural and non-rural areas are invited to provide a written response to the questions in Exhibit A, attached to this announcement, and electronically submit your responses to Michelle Kouis, michelle.kouis@usda.gov no later than 5:00pm CENTRAL TIME (CT) on September 30, 2021. No extensions to the delivery date will be granted.

3.1. Responses

1. Submission Instructions: Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this sources sought/RFI. All communications shall be in writing and submitted electronically via email to Michelle Kouis, michelle.kouis@usda.gov. No information will be taken by phone. Written responses should be delivered in MS Word (.doc) and Portable Document Format (PDF) and are due no later than 5:00PM CENTRAL TIME September 30, 2021. Your entire submission should be limited to 5 pages (8x11), single spaced, 12-point font minimum and should be separated by Sections. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED with (PR) nomenclature at the start of each paragraph. Please be advised that all submissions become Government Property and will not be returned. Do not submit a cost proposal.

2. Section I- Please provide the following information in your submission:

a. Tab A: Company name; mailing address; physical address; point of contact;

telephone number; fax number; e-mail address; DUNS number; NAICS code; company business size (if small, indicate type); and if applicable, GSA Federal Supply Schedule, SIN number, and GSA contract number.

b. Tab B: Scope of services your company currently provides.

3. Section II- Your capability statement should provide responses to the questions listed in Exhibit A of this document and any additional information to substantiate your demonstrated capability to deliver property appraisal services in rural, remote rural and non-rural areas.

4. Fax submissions will not be accepted. Responses received after this date and time may not be considered in the Government's market research.

5. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information submitted. Respondents will not individually be notified of the results of the Government assessments and should not anticipate feedback with regard to its submission.

4.0 SUMMARY

The information provided in the sources sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The USDA, RD, has not made a commitment to procure any of the services discussed, and release of this sources sought/RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.