Appraisal services for KGR 12

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking appraisal services for the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Tract (KGR 12) located in Yuma County, Arizona. The solicitation (Number 140F1S25Q0039) requires a professional appraisal of two land parcels totaling 218.41 acres, which include 11 patented mining claims with historical mining activity and various infrastructure such as mine shafts, adits, drifts, tailings, exploratory pits, and water wells. Potential contractors must hold a current certified general appraiser license and demonstrate geographical and technical competence in appraising this specific property type. The evaluation will assess state certification, technical capability, past performance, delivery timeline, and price on a best value basis. Key submission deadlines include technical questions due by May 5, 2025, and quotes due by May 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with all submissions to be sent to Solmaz_Salih@fws.gov.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with a size standard of $9.5 million, targeting businesses in the Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (NAICS 531320). The contract will be firm-fixed price with a performance period from May 12, 2025, to December 31, 2025, offering flexibility in delivery between 190-220 calendar days following contract award. Vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to be eligible. The quote validity period is 60 calendar days from the receipt date, and contractors must be prepared to perform appraisal services for the specified property during the designated performance timeframe. While no specific incumbent or exact award value is disclosed, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive evaluation process focused on obtaining a high-quality, technically sound appraisal of the complex mining property located in the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge.