Appraisal Reviewer Services
ID: 12445025Q0001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 10Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (531320)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: REAL PROPERTY APPRAISALS (R411)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/709f4d3982124c02a4674fc9b402770f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified review appraiser services for the Forest Legacy Program's Inner Brass Island Project in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The procurement aims to contract a qualified review appraiser to ensure compliance with federal appraisal standards for land acquisitions, with a focus on maintaining procedural integrity and proper management of federal funds designated for land conservation. This opportunity is particularly significant as it supports the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources' initiative to protect resilient landscapes in fiscal year 2025. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals by January 19, 2025, to the contracting officer, Nestor Rivera Gonzalez, at nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov, with the contract performance period set from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nestor Rivera Gonzalez
    nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov
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    1a Synopsis Terms and Conditions 12445025Q0001.pdf
    This solicitation, numbered 12445025Q0001, seeks quotes for appraisal reviews related to the Inner Brass Island Project in the U.S. Virgin Islands, specifically under the Forest Legacy Program for the USDA Forest Service. It is designated as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) reserved exclusively for small businesses within the NAICS code 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers), with a size standard of $8 million. The contract spans from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Key requirements include submitting qualifications of key personnel, a price schedule, and required certifications. Proposals will be evaluated based on key personnel qualifications and price, with an emphasis on providing the best value for the government. The document also outlines mandatory clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) essential for compliance. Communication regarding the solicitation must be directed to the listed contracting officer, with a submission deadline set for January 19, 2025. Overall, this document underscores the federal government's ongoing commitment to environmental resilience and the utilization of small businesses in government contracting.
    Attach 1 Statement of Work Review Appraisal.pdf
    The USDA has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for appraisal review services concerning the Forest Legacy Program's Inner Brass Island Project in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The scope includes contracting qualified review appraisers to ensure compliance with Federal appraisal standards (UASFLA and USPAP) for land acquisitions funded by the program. A qualified review appraiser must assess the appraisal report's adherence to set guidelines, though they do not approve the market value itself. The contractor must review and report on appraisals within 30 days of receipt and develop tract-specific instructions in consultation with local appraisers. Key qualifications for a review appraiser include certification and experience in Federal appraisals, with necessary permits for the US Virgin Islands. The project aims to uphold procedural integrity for land appraisals, ensuring regulatory compliance and proper management of Federal funds designated for land conservation in the territory. The document outlines deliverables, absence of travel requirements, and the expected oversight by the USDA Forest Service, asserting the necessity for qualified personnel to handle the appraisal process accurately.
    Attach 2 Section B_Schedule of Items.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service is issuing a request for a qualified review appraiser for the Forest Legacy Program Appraisals related to the Inner Brass Island Project in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. This service is aimed at supporting the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources in fiscal year 2025, specifically under the initiative focused on protecting resilient landscapes. The contract performance period is set from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025. The project will primarily take place at the Inner Brass Island location, and the procurement falls under the jurisdiction of the USDA Forest Service, specifically the International Institute of Tropical Forestry based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The pricing structure for this contract indicates that only one appraisal review is requested.
    Attach 3 Map USVI and Inner Brass Park.pdf
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