Recruiting Station - Army Career Center- Honolulu, Hawaii
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 commercial retail storefront in Honolulu, Hawaii, to establish an Armed Forces Recruiting Station. The requirement is for 994 to 1300 gross rentable square feet (GRSF), under a full-service lease (including utilities and janitorial services) for a term of up to 4 years and 11 months. Offers are due by February 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
Provide a fully-serviced, turnkey commercial retail storefront within a delineated area of Honolulu, Hawaii, bounded by Waimano Home Road (North), Aoiela Street (South), Halawa Heights (East), and Aeia Bay (West). Key space requirements include:
- 24-hour unrestricted access.
- Communications infrastructure (DSL, T1, or satellite dish).
- Direct access to a secondary exterior exit door.
- 24-hour lighted parking for three Government vehicles and adequate parking for privately owned vehicles. The Lessor will be responsible for construction or modifications to meet detailed specifications for production offices, including seismic compliance, accessibility, fire protection, and life safety standards. Janitorial services must adhere to specified performance standards and checklists.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a full-service lease (Product Service Code: X1AA - Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings).
- Duration: Up to 4 years and 11 months, with Government termination rights.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Proposal Due: February 1, 2026, 12:00 PM HST.
- Published: November 20, 2025.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Offers must be submitted electronically via email to amy.capwell@usace.army.mil.
- Required Documents: Bidders must submit initialed USACE Recruiting Lease Form L100, General Clauses Form 3517B, a completed Exhibit C Proposal to Lease, and Exhibit F Construction Bid Worksheet. Seismic compliance forms (Exhibit I) and a Certificate of Authorization (Exhibit H) are also required if applicable.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the lowest overall cost and technical requirements, including location within the delineated area, neighborhood, ease of access, building location, parking availability, overall appearance, compatibility of adjacent businesses, signage potential, floor plan/layout, and high-speed internet. Past performance will also be considered.
- Note: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is mandatory prior to award.
Contact Information
- Primary: Amy L. Capwell, amy.capwell@usace.army.mil, 808-835-4060.
- Secondary: Chantal Reininger, Chantal.G.Reininger@usace.army.mil, 808-835-4372.