NRCS OH FY26 ACEP WRE Appraisal Services

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to procure conservation easements through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE). The goal is to assist landowners in protecting and restoring wetlands, achieving a national goal of no net loss of wetlands, and improving the environment. The USDA requires appraisal reports that comply with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and appraisal instructions issued by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Key points to consider: • The acquisition is set aside for small business concerns with a size standard of $9.5 million. • All appraisals must comply with USPAP and NRCS appraisal instructions. • Quotes must include pricing for all items and have current "Active" registration in SAM.gov. • The evaluation criteria include technical approach, certification, past performance, and price.