Initial Area Wide Market Analysis (AWMA) – Base Year

The contract seeks a qualified small business to conduct an initial areawide market analysis for agricultural land enrolled in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Wetlands Reserve Easement in Wisconsin. The scope requires a thorough evaluation to determine the fair market value per acre through comprehensive data collection, analysis of comparable sales, GIS mapping of eligible parcels, and preparation of USPAP-compliant reporting standards. The analysis must reflect current market conditions and be scientifically and economically defensible to support federal conservation funding decisions. All deliverables must adhere to professional appraisal standards and provide accurate, transparent valuation methodologies validated through geographic and market-based evidence. This is a Small Business Set Aside subcontract under NAICS code 541330, issued by the Department of Agriculture’s FPAC Business Center Acquisition Division. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026. Performance is expected across Wisconsin, though specific locations are not detailed, and the contracting office does not list a physical address or point of contact within the provided data. The work is foundational to establishing baseline values for future easement acquisitions under ACEP-WRE and requires precise adherence to federal valuation protocols to ensure consistency, equity, and compliance with USDA program guidelines.