Sources Sought Notice: Navajo Tracts (AQD_NAV_2026_02)

The Department of the Interior, through its Acquisition Services Directorate on behalf of the Appraisal and Valuations Services Office, is seeking qualified appraisal and valuation service providers to conduct market value appraisals for real property held in trust for Native American landowners on the Navajo Nation. This sources sought notice specifically targets Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) classified under NAICS 531320 and PSC R411. Respondents must demonstrate that they employ State Certified General Appraisers licensed in the relevant state, possess knowledge of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and comply with Federal Regulations 25 CFR Part 150.2. Submissions will not be formally evaluated, and the Government has no obligation to award a contract based on this notice; no compensation will be provided for responses. Interested vendors must submit four-page capability statements including company information, business size classification, and relevant experience in real property appraisals by April 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time via email to Ms. Jacqueline Hernandez and Mr. Robert Staats.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designations beyond the specific targeting of Indian-owned enterprises, and no incumbent contractor information is provided. The procurement involves 26 individual tracts of allotted land requiring comprehensive market value appraisals using the Sales Comparison Approach, with deliverables including detailed market analysis, property inspections, comparable sales documentation, aerial photographs, boundary maps, and inspection photographs. All completed appraisal reports must be delivered in electronic unlocked PDF format with a target delivery timeline of 60 days from contract award, though alternative delivery dates will be considered. The Government has not disclosed specific award values or budget ranges in this sources sought notice. This notice serves as a preliminary market research tool to identify qualified appraisers prior to formal solicitation, and the Government does not intend to provide feedback on submissions received.