Retail Space to Lease - Los Angeles
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), Los Angeles District, is soliciting proposals for a full-service lease of Class A or B retail space to establish an Armed Forces Career Center in Los Angeles, CA. The requirement is for a minimum of 1200 net/usable to a maximum of 1610 gross/rentable square feet. The lease term will not exceed five (5) years, with Government termination rights. Proposals are due by April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work & Key Requirements
The leased space must be located within a defined Delineated Area (DA): North – E. Jefferson Blvd., South – E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, East – S. Figueroa Street, West – Vermont Ave. Key requirements include:
- Space & Access: Primary and secondary ingress/egress, 24/7 access for military services, and a compatible business environment (excluding sexually oriented businesses, bars, liquor stores, smoke shops, marijuana dispensaries, etc.).
- Parking: Lighted, non-exclusive or reserved on-site parking for four (5) government vehicles (24/7) and additional lighted parking for approximately five employee/visitor vehicles during business hours.
- Build-Out & Services: Lessor is responsible for all construction and build-out according to detailed specifications, including security features (video entry control, CCTV, fragmentation film on windows), telecommunication wiring, and specific architectural finishes. Three construction bids are required, and no change orders will be authorized post-acceptance. Mandatory janitorial services must be included in the lease.
- Compliance: Strict adherence to the Government Lease (Form L100), seismic safety standards (requiring specific forms A-F), accessibility, fire protection, life safety, flood plain, environmental, and asbestos requirements. Lessors must maintain public liability ($1M), property damage ($500K), and fire/extended coverage insurance.
- Registration: Lessors must be registered and active in SAM.gov prior to the final offer submission deadline.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Lease Proposals - RLP).
- Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Agency: Department of the Army, W075 ENDIST LOS ANGELES.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit comprehensive responses including building name/address, as-built floor plan, digital photos, area details (BOMA rentable & usable SF), rental rate (including CAM, taxes, insurance), and common area factors. Required forms include the "Proposal to Lease Worksheet" (Exhibit C), "Construction Specifications Bid Proposal Worksheet," "Representations and Certifications" (Form 3518), and seismic compliance forms. Proposals will be evaluated based on best value, considering:
- Location.
- Ability to meet construction specifications, security measures, and lease requirements.
- Timely receipt of offers.
- Competitive costs.
- Qualitative ratings for mission. Technical factors such as neighborhood, ease of access, parking, building appearance, compatible adjacent businesses, signage potential, floor plan/layout, and high-speed internet availability will also be considered.
Deadlines & Contact
- Proposals Due: April 20, 2026, 5:00 PM PST.
- Contact: Jaran Panichkul, Jaran.T.Panichkul@usace.army.mil, 213-222-5481.