R--Appraisal Services: Emma LaFountain sale to Turtle Mountain Tribe
Overview
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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), through its Interior Business Center (IBC), is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of providing appraisal and valuation services. This market research aims to procure an independent opinion of the market value for the fee simple estate of a specific property related to the "Emma LaFountain sale to Turtle Mountain Tribe." Responses are due by June 04, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
- Objective: Procure appraisal and valuation services to determine the market value of a specific property.
- Property Rights Appraised: Fee simple estate.
- Appraisal Methodology: Primarily the Sales Comparison Approach.
- Deliverables: A digital appraisal report (unlocked PDF format) within 60 days of contract award.
- Appraiser Qualifications: Must be a State Certified General Appraiser in good standing in the state where the property is located.
- Compliance: Appraisal must conform to USPAP (2024 edition) and Federal Regulations 25 CFR, Part 152.17.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 531320 "Offices of Real Estate Appraisers"
- PSC Code: R411 "Support-Professional: Real Property Appraisals"
- Issuing Agency: Department of the Interior (DOI), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), Interior Business Center (IBC), on behalf of the Appraisal and Valuations Services Office (AVSO).
- Response Due Date: June 04, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
- Published Date: May 29, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This market research is specifically seeking Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email only to jacqueline_hernandez@ibc.doi.gov with the subject line: "Sources Sought Notice – Emma LaFountain sale to Turtle Mountain Tribe".
- Response Requirements: Limited to four (4) pages, including:
- Company Name, Address, UEI, CAGE Code
- Point of Contact (phone and email)
- Business size and category (ISBEE, IEE)
- Capability statement addressing capability related to the requirement, description of recent and relevant experience, and additional applicable information.
- Evaluation: The government is conducting market research and will not provide feedback or evaluate submissions. This is strictly voluntary.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). The government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement, and no funds are available to pay for information received.