R--Kotzebue, Alaska

Amendment 2 for solicitation 140D0426Q0299 revises submission dates and extends the closing date for offers. Key changes include extending the offer closing date to May 25, 2026, at 5 PM Eastern Standard Time. Contractors must notify Jacqueline Hernandez and Ann T. Woodall of their intent to submit a quote by May 20, 2026, 5 PM Eastern Time. Questions regarding the RFQ must also be submitted to the same contacts by May 20, 2026, 5 PM Eastern Standard Time. All quote submissions are due by May 25, 2026, 5 PM Eastern Time. All communications must reference “Quote – 140D0426Q0299” in the subject line. No other changes have been made to the original solicitation or Amendment 1.

Amendment 1 to solicitation 140D0426Q0299/0001, issued by the Interior Business Center, AQD, outlines several critical changes. The solicitation's set-aside has been changed from 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) to 100% Total Small Business. Key submission dates have been revised, and the closing date for offers is extended to May 21, 2026, at 5 PM Eastern Standard Time. New clauses, including FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Deviation Date: Apr 2026), have been added. Correspondingly, DIAR 1452.280-1 and DIAR 1452.280-4, related to Indian Economic Enterprise set-asides, have been deleted. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment and note the updated contact information for submitting intent, questions, and quotes.

The Department of the Interior is seeking Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) to provide appraisal and valuation services for a Native Allotment (0.273 acres) in Kotzebue, Alaska. This is a Sources Sought Notice, not a request for quote or proposal. Responses are due by April 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, and should be emailed to jacqueline_hernandez@ibc.doi.gov and ann_woodall@ibc.doi.gov. The selected appraiser must hold a valid Alaska Certified General Appraiser license, have relevant experience, and adhere to USPAP, including providing a narrative appraisal report. The appraisal will determine the market value of the fee simple estate for an improved parcel, requiring a personal inspection and analysis of all three approaches to value. Confidentiality and adherence to specific reporting requirements are mandatory.

The Department of the Interior is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for appraisal report services for a property in Burge, Kotzebue, Alaska. This 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside requires a firm-fixed-price contract for market valuation and appraisal report services. Offerors must be State of Alaska Certified General Appraisers with experience in similar properties and adhere to USPAP standards. Submissions are evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price, with technical qualifications and past performance being more important. Key dates include an offer due date of April 22, 2026, and a performance period of 165 days.