Appraisal Services in/near Valdez, Alaska

The Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center is conducting a sources sought for appraisal services on a 160-acre Native Allotment near Valdez, Alaska, with responses due May 26, 2026. This notice targets Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) only; no set-aside applies to any subsequent solicitation.

The subject property (Property ID: AA 95912, coordinates 61.105836 -146.654728) is vacant land held in restricted status and will be appraised for sale purposes. The appraiser must be licensed as an Alaska Certified General Appraiser, hold geographic competency in Alaska property valuation, and may not subcontract the work. The appraisal must comply with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) SR2-2(a), including personal inspection, analysis of all three approaches to value (Cost, Income, and Sales Comparison), detailed comparable sales analysis with quantitative paired-sales techniques, and three-year property history. Reports must include maps, photographs (minimum 3" x 5"), appraiser credentials, and USPAP certification, submitted as encrypted, password-protected PDFs.

The initial appraisal report is due 160 days after award. Work is performed near Valdez. This is market research only and does not constitute a commitment to award. Responses limited to four pages should be emailed to Catherine Mattocks at Catherine_Mattocks@ibc.doi.gov with "Sources Sought Notice - VDZ_26_1" in the subject line, and must include company name, UEI, CAGE code, contact information, business size designation, and capability statement addressing real property appraisal experience. NAICS 531320; PSC R411.