Appraisal Services: OS5_26_7

The Department of the Interior Departmental Offices Interior Business Center is preparing to procure appraisal services targeting Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE), with sources sought responses due May 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST.

The requirement covers seven appraisal assignments for agricultural land parcels ranging from 40 to 100.93 acres on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho, to be appraised as vacant land with an effective date of value of January 28, 2024, for probate purposes. Appraisers must hold a valid State Certified General Appraiser license and comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), presenting findings in narrative format. Appraisals must include detailed comparable sales analysis with market-derived adjustments, personal property inspections (unless retrospective conditions apply), all three valuation approaches where applicable, photographs (minimum 3"x5"), multiple map types, and full documentation of market research.

The target delivery period is 160 days after award, with a 30-day review period and final report due within 15 days of approval. Reports shall be submitted as encrypted PDF files with passwords transmitted separately. Payment occurs 60 days after final report acceptance, with contract closeout 60 days after final payment.

This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a solicitation; no funds are available for information provided and no contract award is guaranteed. Responses are limited to four pages and should be submitted to Contracting Officer Morgan Schickler at morgan_schickler@ibc.doi.gov. NAICS 531320; PSC R411.