R--Land Appraisal Services: Hammon, Oklahoma

The United States Department of the Interior, through its Acquisition Services Directorate, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (AQD_CON_2026_06) to identify Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of providing appraisal and valuation services. The objective is to procure services for forming an independent opinion of the market value of defined properties, specifically the fee simple estate. The NAICS code for this requirement is 531320 ("Offices of Real Estate Appraisers"), and the PSC is R411 ("Support-Professional: Real Property Appraisals"). Responses, limited to four pages, are due by May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, and must be sent via email to Catherine Mattocks. The notice emphasizes that this is solely for market research to determine future procurement strategy and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

The United States Department of the Interior's Appraisal and Valuation Services Office (AVSO) requires four market value appraisals for individual tracts of allotted land held in trust for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. The appraisals are for a potential sale transaction and will focus on Fee Simple Estate or Fee Simple-Surface Only Estate, explicitly excluding structural improvements and personal property. Appraisers must be State Certified General Appraisers, adhere to USPAP, federal regulations (25 CFR, Part 150.2), and specific hypothetical conditions regarding market sale and land use. The primary appraisal methodology is the Sales Comparison Approach, with comprehensive market analysis and detailed reporting requirements. Initial reports are due within 60 days of contract award, followed by a review process and a 10-day correction period for deficiencies, with final payment occurring 60 days after review completion. Confidentiality and specific communication protocols with the AVSO review appraiser are emphasized throughout the assignment.

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center (IBC), on behalf of the Appraisal and Valuations Services Office (AVSO), has issued a Sources Sought Notice (AQD_CON_2026_3) to identify Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of providing appraisal and valuation services. The objective is to procure services for forming an independent opinion of the market value of fee simple estates of defined properties, as detailed in the Draft Statement of Work. The NAICS code is 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers) and the PSC is R411 (Support-Professional: Real Property Appraisals). Responses are due by May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, and must include company information, business size, and a capability statement, limited to four pages. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for four Market Value appraisals of individual trust-held land tracts belonging to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, as requested by the U.S. Department of Interior's Appraisal and Valuation Services Office (AVSO). The appraisals will focus on Fee Simple or Fee Simple-Surface Only Estates, excluding structural improvements and personal property. Key conditions include adherence to USPAP, federal regulations (25 CFR, Part 150.2), and specific hypothetical conditions regarding market sale and land use restrictions. Appraisers must be State Certified General Appraisers, attend a pre-work meeting, and physically inspect properties. The Sales Comparison Approach is expected, with detailed market analysis and quantitative adjustments for comparable data. Reports must meet specific formatting, content, and delivery requirements, with an initial submission target of 60 days from the contract award date.