Armed Forces Career Center - Sumter, South Carolina
Overview
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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), Savannah District, is soliciting lease proposals for 2,660 – 3,200 gross rentable square feet of commercial retail space in Sumter, South Carolina (29150 zip code). This space is for Armed Forces Recruiting purposes. The Government prefers a full-service, five-year lease with termination rights. Proposals are due by February 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
USACE seeks commercial retail space for Armed Forces Recruiting. The lease should be full-service, including base rent, Common Area Maintenance (CAM), utilities, and janitorial services. The space must provide non-exclusive parking for 7 government vehicles, 24/7. The Government is seeking immediate occupancy due to an unplanned relocation and will consider temporary space (up to 12 months) if permanent space requires construction for initial alterations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Lease Proposal)
- Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Lease Term: Five (5) years with Government termination rights.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published Date: January 28, 2026
- Response Due Date: February 18, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC
Submission Requirements
Respondents must submit a Proposal to Lease Space Document (signed by lessor), a Proposed Floor Plan, an Initial Alterations Quote, and an Exclusivity Agreement (if representing a building owner, dated prior to the announcement). Only building owners or representatives with exclusive rights should respond. Attached documents include the Proposal to Lease, General Clauses and Addendum, and the Government Lease. Construction Specifications for Initial Alterations, Telecommunications Addendum, and Janitorial Specifications are available upon request.
Key Lease Terms & Conditions
The lease will be a U.S. Government Lease Agreement (Form L100) and will incorporate standard clauses and addenda. Key provisions include:
- Premises: 24/7 Government access, appurtenant rights (parking, roof space for telecommunications).
- Rent: Annual/monthly, payable via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Lessor responsible for tenantable premises and maintenance.
- Utilities & Services: Lessor provides utilities, HVAC, janitorial, pest control.
- Construction/Alterations: Requirements for build-out, materials, accessibility, and specific systems.
- Compliance: Adherence to indoor air quality, hazardous materials, mold/water intrusion protocols, and telecommunications prohibitions (FAR 52.204-25).
Additional Notes
All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award. The SAM registration process, including the notarized letter requirement, can take several weeks, so early registration is strongly encouraged.