Communications Uses Market Rent Study

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract under NAICS 541611 for a Communications Uses Market Rent Study to ensure that annual land use rental fees for wireless communications sites reflect current market economics and industry standards. The project is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses and involves collecting market rent data from private, state, and local lands. The scope is divided into a base requirement for Priority 1 use types, such as cellular and microwave, and an optional service expansion for Priority 2 use types, including amateur radio and resource monitoring. The preferred period of performance is 120 days from the notice to proceed, with deliverables consisting of a comprehensive market study report and digital survey data. Award will be based on the best value, evaluating technical approach, management approach, and past performance alongside price. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, consisting of a technical volume limited to 20 pages and a separate price volume. The contractor is not required to hold specific appraisal licenses as the scope is limited to data collection and does not include lease negotiations. Key compliance requirements include the provision of a Certificate of Conformance and adherence to federal anti-discrimination laws.