Appraisal Request For Quote WLK (484) LFT, Wallkil
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI), specifically the Interior Business Center (IBC) on behalf of the Appraisal and Valuation Services Office (AVSO), has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for real property appraisal services. This opportunity requires market valuation and an appraisal report for a specific parcel, WLK (484) LFT, located within the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Sussex County, New Jersey. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive appraisal report services for approximately 6.61 acres of 100% wooded land in Wantage Township, Sussex County, New Jersey. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA), and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
- Mandatory physical inspection of the property.
- Analysis of the larger parcel determination, considering unity of title, highest and best use, and contiguity.
- Special attention to potential encumbrances, reservations, and outstanding rights.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: 60 calendar days from the date of Purchase Order award.
- Initial Appraisal Target: 45 calendar days from award.
- NAICS Code: 531320 “Offices of Real Estate Appraisers”.
- Product Service Code: R411 (Real Property Appraisals Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Intent to Quote: Notify Heather Smith (heather_smith@ibc.doi.gov) by April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, referencing "Quote – 140D0426Q0397".
- Questions Due: By April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
- Quotes Due: By May 04, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best Value/Trade Off, considering Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Qualifications and Past Performance combined are more important than price.
Eligibility
- This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Offerors must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
The detailed requirements for the appraisal are provided in Attachment A (Statement of Work). Payment will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system.