USDA RD Tennessee SFH REO Auctioneer Services

Synopsis:
This combined sources sought/synopsis is for information and planning purposes only; it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. A contract may not be awarded as a result of this combined sources sought/synopsis. No other synopsis will be posted for this requirement. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and small business categories of qualified small business sources, according to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your response to this inquiry will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including type of small business set-aside. Only small businesses certified or qualified in NAICS code 531390 (size standard is $2M average annual sales) should submit a response to this notice. For more information regarding the SBA size standards, please visit http://www.sba.gov/size.
Background:
The Office of Rural Development in Tennessee anticipates awarding Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for Auctioneer services to sell approximately 40 single-family REO properties located throughout the state of Tennessee. The period of performance is anticipated to be May through September 2013, with an optional performance period of October 2013 through September 2014. The accepted contractors shall provide live as well as internet/online sale capability, as well as services to conduct the auction in accordance with all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements, and ethical standards, according to the attached Statement of Work. USDA retains the sole right to determine the properties to be assigned and may elect not to use auctioneer services for any properties during the term of the agreement.
All contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. SAM may be accessed at http://www.sam.gov. The SAM Customer Assistance Center can be contacted toll free at 1-866-606-8220 or www.fsd.gov. Please include any small business categories which may apply, and do not "opt out" of public view.
The auctioneer must be registered in the state of Tennessee, in good standing, and must meet the small business size standard as part of SAM Registration. If at least three responsible small business concerns are determined by the Government to be capable of performing this requirement based on an evaluation of responses, the requirement will be solicited as a 100% set-aside for small business, possibly in a particular category.
Information Sought:
Small businesses are to outline their experience by responding to the attached Evaluation Criteria. All questions must be answered to be considered responsive for any future contract actions.
Submit responses to the Contracting Officer by 11:30 AM EST April 27, 2013 by e-mail at Cheryl.Myhand@tn.usda.gov. or in writing to the contracting office address. USDA Rural Development, 3322 West End Avenue, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37203.

All questions must be directed to the Contracting Officer in writing by e-mail. No questions will be taken by telephone.