Armed Forces Career Center - Wilkesboro, North 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 1750-2170 gross rentable square feet of commercial retail space in Wilkesboro, North Carolina (28697 zip code). This space is intended for Armed Forces Recruiting purposes. The Government prefers a five-year full-service lease with termination rights. Proposals are due June 11, 2026.
Scope of Requirements
The requirement is for commercial retail space to be used as an Armed Forces Career Center. The preferred lease structure is full-service, encompassing base rent, Common Area Maintenance (CAM), utilities, and janitorial services. The lease term is five (5) years, with the Government retaining termination rights (90 days' notice). Non-exclusive parking for four (4) government vehicles must be provided 24/7. Lessors are responsible for initial alterations, maintaining the premises, HVAC systems (70-76°F heating, 70-75°F cooling), and providing all specified utilities and janitorial services. Compliance with environmental, safety, and fire/sprinkler system standards is mandatory. The lease agreement will incorporate standard clauses, including prohibitions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment/services from "covered foreign countries" as per FAR 52.204-25 and GSAR 552.204-70.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation for Lease Proposals
- Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Agency: Department of the Army, USACE Savannah District
- Place of Performance: Wilkesboro, NC, 28697
- Lease Term: Five (5) years with Government termination rights.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, at 03:59 AM UTC.
- Published Date: May 15, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested building owners or their exclusive representatives must submit proposals using the provided "Proposal to Lease Space Worksheet." Required submission documents include:
- Signed "Proposal to Lease Space Document."
- Proposed Floor Plan.
- Initial Alterations Quote.
- Exclusivity Agreement (if applicable, for representatives). All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award, and the registration process, including a notarized letter for entity administrators, can take several weeks.
Evaluation Considerations
The Government will consider factors such as space availability, potential costs (tenant improvements, telecommunication infrastructure, non-productive agency downtime), and overall rent, in addition to adherence to the terms of the Government Lease.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Candace McCray at candace.h.mccray@usace.army.mil or 912-675-7934.