ARMED FORCES CAREER CENTER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Recruiting Facilities Program, is soliciting offers for a fully-serviced, turnkey lease of approximately 4,655 Gross Square Feet (GSF) of commercial retail/office space in Houston, TX 77064 for an Armed Forces Career Center. Offers are due by March 25, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for commercial space within a delineated area of Houston (N: Spring Cypress Rd, S: Highway 290, E: Highway 249, W: Barker Cypress Rd). Key requirements include:
- Approximately 4,655 GSF (minimum 4,164 Net Square Feet).
- Secondary egress and 24-hour unrestricted access.
- Adequate parking for 17 Government vehicles (24/7, designated preferred) and employee/customer vehicles (within 4 blocks).
- Daytime janitorial services (3 times per week) with specific tasks and performance standards, including semi-annual professional carpet cleaning.
- Adequate signage for maximum visibility.
- Lessor responsible for designing and building alterations to USACE construction specifications, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security systems, and architectural finishes.
- Compliance with environmental due diligence (Phase I ESA, NEPA, ACM) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Sites adjacent to non-compatible businesses (e.g., adult entertainment, liquor stores, gun shops, dispensaries) may be eliminated.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fully-serviced lease, with rent covering all lessor operating costs, taxes, and insurance.
- Lease Term: Up to 5 years, with Government termination rights. Firm term leases (where the Government cannot terminate for a specified period) are generally not considered unless the lessor provides a significant contribution towards build-out costs.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 25, 2026, by 5:30 P.M. EDT.
- Submission Method: Via email to savannah.l.kluge@usace.army.mil or by US Mail/express delivery.
- Required Documents: Completed Rental Proposal Worksheet (Exhibit C), proof of active SAM.gov registration (CAGE code), existing floor plan, and the Construction Specifications Bid Proposal Worksheet (Exhibit E). Other forms like Certification of Authorization (Exhibit G) and Agency Agreement (Exhibit H) may be required.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best value determination considering Price and Technical Factors, including Location, Neighborhood, Accessibility, Building Location, Parking, Appearance, Adjacent Businesses, Signage, Floor Plan/Layout, and High-Speed Internet. Past performance will also be considered. The Government may award without discussions.
Additional Notes
Lessors must be registered and active in www.sam.gov prior to the deadline for final offer submission. The lease document (Exhibit A) and general clauses (Exhibit B) outline comprehensive contractual obligations and performance standards.