Appraisal Services in or near Kotzebue, Alaska, Ca

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Background The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through its Interior Business Center (IBC) and Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), is seeking appraisal services for land in or near Kotzebue, Alaska. This requirement is aimed at providing market value appraisals for Native Allotments held in restricted status for the benefit of Native landowners, supporting various realty transactions including sales and leases. Work Details The contractor will perform a market value appraisal for the following Native Allotments: FF-17835A, FF-17835B, FF-18429, FF-13127A. The appraisal will include: 1. Conducting a thorough inspection of the properties. 2. Providing a narrative appraisal report compliant with USPAP standards, detailing the highest and best use of the properties. 3. Analyzing and reporting on three approaches to value: Cost Approach, Income Approach, and Sales Comparison Approach. 4. Documenting all findings with appropriate maps, photographs, and legal descriptions. 5. Ensuring that all work is performed by a Certified General Appraiser licensed in Alaska. 6. Submitting an initial appraisal report within 160 days after contract award and a final report thereafter. Period of Performance The contract will be performed over a target period of 205 calendar days from the date of award, with an initial appraisal target date set at 160 days post-award. Place of Performance The appraisal services will be performed in or near Kotzebue, Alaska. Bidder Requirements Bidders must meet the following requirements: 1. Hold a valid license as a Certified General Appraiser in Alaska; temporary licenses are not acceptable. 2. Demonstrate experience in appraising properties similar to those specified in this solicitation. 3. Provide documentation of past performance including at least two recent USPAP-compliant appraisal reports. 4. Submit a firm-fixed price quote reflecting all costs associated with the assignment. 5. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract for appraisal services in Kotzebue, Alaska. The Gilchrist Law Firm, P.A. was awarded contract 140D0426P0099 valued at $18,750 for “EO 14398 – Appraisal Service” for an Avis project located in Kotzebue, which suggests similar USPAP-compliant market value appraisal work supporting Native land transactions. The current requirement likewise calls for market value appraisals of Native Allotments in or near Kotzebue, indicating continuity in geography and appraisal purpose.