Area Wide Market Analysis (AWMA) – Initial and Recertification Reports

The contract requires the performance of a comprehensive Area Wide Market Analysis to establish fair market value per acre for agricultural conservation easements under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Wetlands Reserve Easement. This includes defining appropriate market areas, categorizing and analyzing land use types, gathering and adjusting comparable sales data, and delivering reports that comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. The work must be conducted with rigor and precision to ensure accurate valuations that support federal conservation objectives, with an initial report to be followed by annual recertifications over a period of up to five years to reflect changing market conditions and land use dynamics. This is a Small Business Set Aside subcontract under NAICS code 531390, issued by the Department of Agriculture’s FPAC Business Center Acquisition Division. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026, with a deadline for responses on August 12, 2026. Performance is expected to span multiple years and requires sustained expertise in appraisal methodologies, regional land markets, and federal conservation program requirements. The contractor must maintain compliance with USPAP standards throughout the entire five-year timeframe and be prepared to deliver updated, certified valuations annually, ensuring ongoing relevance and accuracy in support of the program’s goals.