Build America Bureau - Appraisals

SolicitationRFI_Appraiser_2026

BuyerTRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Notice typeSources Sought

PostedSeptember 4, 2026

Response deadlineOctober 15, 2026

Place of performanceWashington, District of Columbia, USA

ClassificationNAICS 531320 · PSC R411

Set-asideNo Set aside used

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

Stored from SAM.gov public data

This is a sources sought notice/request for information for Appraisers for the Build America Bureau. FHWA is conducting market research to identify potential sources for an anticipated contract for the Build America Bureau. Please submit questions no later than 9/22/2026. Responses are due October 15, 2026.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyTRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tierFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

Contracting office693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT

Office addressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Public points of contact

PrimaryCarolyn Lethertcarolyn.lethert@dot.gov

SecondaryMyla Wyattmyla.wyatt@dot.gov

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Market-research stage

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Planning window available

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Eligibility gate recorded

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Classification signal

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What this opportunity record tells you

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The listed product or service classification is NAICS 531320 · PSC R411. The set-aside field is No Set aside used. These fields help narrow your search, but they do not replace the full solicitation, amendments, attachments, clauses or eligibility language on the official source.

Before deciding to bid

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