Tennessee Appraisal Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation number RFQ# 12FPC423Q0039 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), and the acquisition procedures at FAR Part 13.5 are being utilized. The Government plans to award a FIRM FIXED PRICE contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the government.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08 Effective September 23, 2022.

NAICS: This acquisition is a total Small Business Set aside. The NAICS code is 531320: Office of Real Estate Appraisers which has a size standard of $9.5 Million. For more information on size standards visit http://www.sba.gov/size

Description of Requirement: The USDA NRCS Maryland State Office requires appraisal services in the state of Tennessee. The United States of America, acting through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is considering purchasing a conservation easement to assist the landowner in protecting, restoring, and enhancing the forestland resources on private lands. The objectives of Healthy Forest Reserve Program (HFRP) are to promote the recovery of endangered and threatened species, improve plant and animal biodiversity, and enhance carbon sequestration. These lands may be placed under a conservation easement through HFRP. All appraisals completed for this program must comply with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and appraisal instructions issued by NRCS