Initial Areawide Market Analysis (AWMA) Study

The contract seeks to conduct a comprehensive market analysis of real estate and land use across Vermont to inform USDA NRCS planning efforts. This includes collecting and analyzing data on property trends, economic conditions, and regulatory frameworks affecting land use, alongside developing property valuation models that reflect regional dynamics. The work requires a deep understanding of local and state-level factors influencing real estate markets, as well as the ability to assess how federal, state, and local regulations impact land availability, development potential, and conservation opportunities. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541611 for architectural, engineering, and related services, with a response deadline of April 24, 2026. The contracting entity is the Department of Agriculture’s FPAC Business Center Acquisition Division, and performance will occur across the state of Vermont. The analysis must deliver actionable insights to support USDA’s strategic land use planning, with findings expected to influence resource allocation, conservation programming, and policy decisions tied to rural development and agricultural sustainability.