Areawide Market Analysis for USDA NRCS Tennessee

The USDA Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center is seeking an Initial Areawide Market Analysis (AWMA) for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Tennessee. This total small business set-aside supports the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Wetland Reserve Easement (ACEP-WRE) by establishing fair market values for specific land use types across Tennessee. The procurement is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items under FAR Part 12, evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The contract includes a base year for the initial analysis and four option years for annual recertifications or amendments. Amendment 0001, issued June 4, 2026, extended the response deadline and replaced the original pricing schedule and solicitation text. Technical performance requires a state-certified general real property appraiser to deliver reports compliant with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). While a Tennessee license is required for performance, the agency confirmed that offerors may use a temporary practice permit if they are not currently licensed in the state. The initial analysis is due August 15, 2026, with annual recertifications due by July 15 in subsequent years. Barber & Mann, Inc. is the incumbent contractor. NRCS Tennessee has issued solicitation 12FPC426Q0033 for an Initial Areawide Market Analysis (AWMA) and annual updates through FY 2030. This supports the ACEP-WRE program by providing standardized fair market value determinations for conservation easements. The analysis establishes per-acre fair market values for land use types typically enrolled in conservation easements within designated market areas.