The Department of the Interior is seeking appraisal services for approximately 460.55 acres of undeveloped land in San Juan County, Washington, known as the "Canyon Tree Property," for the San Juan Island National Historical Park. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is a total small business set-aside, operating under FAR Part 12 and 13, for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a target performance period of 240 days. Key evaluation criteria include technical qualifications (valid Certified General Appraiser license, experience with comparable land in Western Washington, and UASFLA guidelines), past performance (similar appraisal assignments in the last five years, especially for federal government under UASFLA), and a firm-fixed price quote. Technical qualifications and past performance are more important than price. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and are subject to various federal acquisition regulations, including those concerning supply chain security and minimum wages.
Solicitation 140D0425Q0673, issued by the U.S. Department of Interior, Appraisal and Valuation Services Office (AVSO), has been amended. This amendment pertains to land appraisal services in San Juan County, Washington, for the case SAJH 01-159 (CANYON TREE PROPERTY). The key changes include extending the deadline for quotes from August 12, 2025, to August 14, 2025, by 1500hrs Mountain Daylight Time. Additionally, the amendment distributes AWD EX-1 2025, June PTR (Attachment #1), and addresses vendor questions (Attachment #2). All other requirements of the solicitation remain unchanged, with a final delivery date 120 days after the award date. The document also clarifies that certain SAM representations, like those for greenhouse gas emissions, will not be considered by agencies.
The Department of the Interior is soliciting proposals for real estate appraisal services in San Juan County, Washington, specifically for the 'Canyon Tree Property.' This Request for Quote (RFQ) is a total small business set-aside, using NAICS code 531320 and PSC R411. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed-Price. The appraisal services are for approximately 460.55 acres adjacent to San Juan Island National Historical Park, which are part of a larger 1,400.38-acre property. Key requirements include appraiser state certification, experience with comparable land tracts in Western Washington, and familiarity with Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA). Proposals will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, initial delivery date, past performance, and price, with technical qualifications and past performance being more important than price. The target delivery for the initial appraisal report is 90 calendar days from the contract award, with final delivery 120 days after award. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a firm-fixed price quote with a detailed cover letter.