Mackay island property appraisal

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking professional appraisal services for the Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge Tract, located in Currituck County, North Carolina. The solicitation requires a comprehensive property appraisal of approximately 117.6 acres across eight parcels, which include a farmhouse, steel barn, agricultural fields, marsh, and forested areas. Contractors must be state-certified real estate appraisers and comply with Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) 6th Edition and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 2024 Edition. Evaluation criteria will include state certification, technical capability, geographical competency, past performance, delivery schedule, and pricing. Technical questions are due by February 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, with final quotes required by February 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET.

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. Contractors must maintain an active SAM registration and valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) when submitting offers. The period of performance is 160 calendar days following contract award, with a preferred 60-day target for the initial report. Quotes must remain valid for at least 60 calendar days, and the contracting office is located in Falls Church, VA, with delivery to the FWS Division of Realty. The property appraisal will require comprehensive property inspection, landowner contact, and determination of the larger parcel, providing a detailed evaluation of the Mackay Island property's value and characteristics.