Greenhouse for Army’s Endangered Species Act requirements
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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 Honolulu District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is soliciting lease proposals for a greenhouse facility on Oahu, Hawaii, to support the Army's Endangered Species Act requirements. This will be a full-service lease for 4 years and 11 months, requiring specific space and site characteristics. Offers are due March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work & Requirements
The opportunity requires the lease of real property for a rare plant greenhouse/nursery, material and supply staging area, and workspace. Key requirements include:
- Space: Minimum 3,000 sq ft of greenhouse space, 2,000 sq ft of warehouse space, and 2,000 sq ft of outdoor growing space.
- Site: Located at an altitude of at least 2,000 feet above sea level, with 24-hour unrestricted road access, a reliable water source, electrical power, and shared use of approximately 5,000 sq ft of helicopter landing zone.
- Services: The lease is full-service, encompassing all utilities and janitorial services.
- Compliance: Offerors must address seismic compliance using the provided Exhibit I forms.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for Lease Proposals (Product Service Code: X1KZ - Lease/Rental Of Other Conservation And Development Facilities)
- Duration: Four (4) years eleven (11) months, with Government termination rights.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Offers Due: March 31, 2026.
- Published: March 17, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be based on the lowest overall cost and technical requirements specified in the Request for Lease Proposals (RLP), with past performance also considered. Required submissions include:
- Initialed acceptance of the government Lease (Exhibit A).
- Competitive rates for base cost per square foot, operating expenses, real estate taxes, janitorial services, and utilities.
- Details on all costs for construction specifications, safety, and security enhancements, which will be considered Tenant Improvements without government reimbursement.
- Completion of Exhibit H (Certificate of Authorization) and Exhibit I (Seismic Offer Forms). Electronic offers must be submitted via email to Carrieann.H.Chee@usace.army.mil or Chantal.G.Reininger@usace.army.mil.
Additional Notes
SAM.gov registration is mandatory prior to any award. Funds may not be presently available, and the Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.