R--Land Class Market Study Blackfeet Reservation

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE

Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
140D0426Q0533
NAICS
531320
PSC
R411
Posted
May 29, 2026
Response due
June 4, 2026

What this opportunity is

The Department of the Interior is seeking appraisal and valuation services for a Land Class Market Study on the Blackfeet Reservation, specifically targeting Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE). This Sources Sought Notice aims to identify potential vendors capable of providing an independent opinion on the market value of the property in question. Interested businesses should note that this is not a solicitation for bids but rather a request for information to assess capabilities, making it essential to respond with the required company details by June 4, 2026.

Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.

Description

Page 1 of 2 United States Department of the Interior INTERIOR BUSINESS CENTER Washington, DC 20240 SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Title: Land Class Market Study – Blackfeet Reservation Issue Date: May 29, 2026 Response Due Date: June 04, 2026 @ 12:00PM Eastern Daylight Time THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. Issued by: This Sources Sought Notice is being issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), Interior Business Center (IBC), on behalf of the Appraisal and Valuations Services Office (AVSO). Introduction: The Government is seeking Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) that are interested in supporting this project. Requirement: The objective of this requirement is to procure appraisal and valuation services. The AVSO has determined there is a need to form an independent opinion of the market value of the fee simple estate of the defined property. See attachment 1, Draft Statement of Work (SOW), for details. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 531320 “Offices of Real Estate Appraisers” Product Service Code (PSC): R411 “Support-Professional: Real Property Appraisals” Response Requirements: Responses should be limited to four (4) pages. Respondents shall include the following information in their submissions: a) Name of Company b) Company Address c) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) d) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code e) Point of Contact (include telephone number and email address) -- 1 of 8 -- Page 2 of 2 f) Identification of business size and category, i.e. ISBEE, IEE g) Capability statement of the company. The Statement should address the following: i. Vendor’s capability as it relates to the requirement referenced herein; ii. Description of recent and RELEVANT experience to the NAICS code identified within this notice; iii. Additional, applicable information as it pertains to this announcement that could assist the Government in determining the contractor’s capabilities as it relates to the requirement referenced herein. Response Due Date: RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN June 04, 2026 @ 12:00PM Eastern Daylight Time. Responses to this source sought shall be sent directly to the Contracting Officer (CO), Ms. Jacqueline Hernandez, at jacqueline_hernandez@ibc.doi.gov. Responses submitted by any other method will not be accepted or answered. Please ensure that your e-mail response has “Sources Sought Notice –Land Class Market Study – Blackfeet Reservation” in the subject line. Disclaimer: The purpose of this market research is to survey prospective vendors in order to collect data, comments, and other information pertaining to this industry. The information submitted in response to this announcement will assist IBC in determining the appropriate procurement strategy in the future. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for any information received from potential sources. All information submitted in response to this announcement is strictly voluntary. Only electronic mail will be acceptable for vendors’ submissions. The Government does not intend to provide feedback or evaluate submissions. [End of Sources Sought Notice] -- 2 of 8 -- AVSO Statement of Work Page 1 of 6 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Appraisal and Valuation Services Office STATEMENT OF WORK The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to provide instruction and minimum standards to the contractor for the assignment detailed below. This SOW outlines certain requirements that must be addressed as part of the market study and establishes the minimum expectations for the scope, content, support, and presentation of the analysis. The contractor must read and fully understand the contents of this SOW prior to commencing the assignment, as many aspects of the requested market study have been detailed throughout. This SOW must be included as an attachment to the completed market study report. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this SOW may result in the omission of required elements and may lead to the return or rejection of the market study for non-compliance. SECTION 1: ASSIGNMENT ELEMENTS Case Name: Land Class Market Study – Blackfeet Reservation Requested Service: Market Study Location: Blackfeet Reservation in north central Montana, located primarily within Glacier County with a small portion extending into Pondera County. The reservation is situated along the eastern front of the Rocky Mountains and borders Glacier National Park to the west and Canada to the north. Client: U.S. Department of the Interior, Appraisal and Valuation Services Office (AVSO) Intended Users: AVSO, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Superintendent Blackfeet Agency Intended Use: The market study is intended to support BIA decision-making related to real property transactions involving trust and restricted lands, consistent with 25 CFR Part 152. Effective Date: An effective date of the market study is required solely for context and transparency. Property Rights to be Considered: Surface estate only. No fractional interests are to be considered in the market study. -- 3 of 8 -- AVSO Statement of Work Page 2 of 6 SECTION 2: ASSIGNMENT CONDITIONS Assignment Description: This assignment is intended to result in a market study addressing general market conditions and pricing indicators for predominant land types in the market area(s) applicable to lands within the Blackfeet Reservation and the surrounding counties. This assignment is not an appraisal. The assignment will not develop or report an opinion of value for a specific property or property interest. Applicable Regulations and Standards: The analysis

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