Appraisal services: Cooskie Acquisition - 246. 92 A

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center is seeking professional appraisal services for the Cooskie Acquisition, which involves evaluating 246.92 acres of real property. The solicitation (ID 140D0425Q0196) requires a comprehensive appraisal that follows Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) guidelines, with specific focus on appraising a parcel (APN 104-122-014) that currently lacks legal and physical road access. Vendors must provide a detailed assessment of the property in its "as-is" condition, including a larger parcel analysis and potential cost/timing/risk evaluation for establishing property access. The solicitation was initially posted on January 16, 2025, with proposal responses due by January 27, 2025, and an amendment issued on January 23, 2025, providing clarification on appraisal requirements. Qualified real estate appraisers in the NAICS 531320 category (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers) are eligible to submit proposals for this professional services contract.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No information is provided about incumbent contractors or previous service providers for this specific acquisition. While the exact award value is not disclosed in the available documents, the complexity of the appraisal, particularly the challenging property access issues, suggests potential for a substantial professional services contract. The primary place of performance will be the 246.92-acre Cooskie Acquisition site, with potential additional work required to analyze access and valuation challenges. The Appraisal and Valuation Services Office (AVSO) will likely be the primary oversight entity, and vendors are expected to submit comprehensive proposals that demonstrate technical expertise in complex real property valuation scenarios.