Appraisal Services for SAR Tract (30a)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking appraisal services for the SAR Tract (30a), a 40-acre improved property located in Washoe County, Nevada, within the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. The solicitation (140F1S25Q0006) requires a qualified appraiser to conduct a market valuation and provide a comprehensive property assessment that includes a seasonal cabin and associated improvements, along with water rights from Badger Creek. Contractors must hold a current certified general appraiser license from Nevada or obtain a temporary practice permit, and the appraisal must comply with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA). Technical questions are due by December 9, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET, and quotes must be submitted by December 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET to Solmaz_Salih@fws.gov. Quotes must remain valid for at least 60 calendar days, and contractors must be actively registered in SAM with a current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers) with a size standard of $9.5 million. The contract is a firm-fixed-price type, funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, with a performance period of 190 calendar days after contract award, specifically from December 18, 2024, to June 26, 2025. While no specific incumbent or current contractor is mentioned, the opportunity is open to qualified small businesses specializing in real estate appraisals. The property's location in the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge suggests this appraisal is part of a broader land management or potential acquisition strategy. Interested contractors must demonstrate expertise in professional property valuation, particularly for properties with unique characteristics such as seasonal improvements and water rights in a wildlife refuge setting.