Appraisal Services for MCN 112 property

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a certified general appraiser to conduct a market valuation and appraisal of approximately 93 acres of agricultural land located in the McNary National Wildlife Refuge Tract in Walla Walla County, Washington. The solicitation (No. 140F1S25Q0028) requires the selected vendor to develop a comprehensive appraisal report that conforms to Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions, with a focus on determining just compensation for a fee simple estate with specific easement reservations. Key evaluation criteria include the appraiser's state certification, technical capability, past performance, delivery timeline, and pricing. Potential bidders must demonstrate geographic and technical competence, provide a statement of qualifications, and identify years of appraisal experience. Critical deadlines include technical questions due by March 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, and quote submissions required by March 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, to be sent electronically to Solmaz_Salih@fws.gov.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside with a $9.5 million size standard under NAICS code 531320 for Offices of Real Estate Appraisers. The period of performance spans from April 7, 2025, to September 5, 2025, totaling 160 calendar days from contract award. The property under appraisal is an irregular-shaped tract bisected by highway and railroad right-of-way, which has historically been used for agricultural purposes and includes a perpetual, reciprocal easement for ingress and egress. Vendors must be actively registered in SAM with a current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and capable of performing the detailed appraisal services. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price with a quote acceptance period of 60 calendar days from the specified receipt date, and the successful bidder will be required to submit an initial draft appraisal report within 60 days of contract award, followed by review and revision periods.