APPRAISAL for WBG_149thAveNE Property

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking a certified general appraiser to conduct a market value appraisal for a land acquisition located near Bismarck, North Dakota. The solicitation (No. 140F1S25Q0037) requires a comprehensive realty appraisal of approximately 502 acres, with a focus on determining the property's market value in compliance with Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisition (UASFLA). Potential offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current Unique Entity Identifier and submit their quotes by April 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. The government will evaluate quotes based on multiple factors including state certification, technical capability, past performance, delivery timeline, and price, with the ultimate goal of selecting the quote providing the best overall value. Technical questions were required to be submitted by April 28, 2025, and all communication should be directed to Solmaz Salih via email at Solmaz_Salih@fws.gov.

The contract opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 531320 for offices of real estate appraisers, with a size standard of $9.5 million. The contract will be firm-fixed price with a performance period spanning from contract award to 190 calendar days, with an anticipated initial contract period between May 7, 2025, and October 16, 2025. Offerors are expected to propose a delivery schedule, preferably within 60 days, and must provide documentation demonstrating their state certification and technical capabilities. The property in question is located in Burleigh County, North Dakota, near Bismarck, and requires a detailed professional appraisal to support a potential land acquisition. Quotes must remain valid for at least 60 calendar days from the submission date, and the contracting officer for this solicitation is Solmaz Salih from FWS IT Services, based in Falls Church, Virginia.