Retail Space to Lease - Simi Valley
Overview
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Set Aside
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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, Los Angeles District, is seeking to lease retail space in Simi Valley, CA, for an Armed Forces Career Center. The requirement is for a minimum of 5,500 net/usable to a maximum of 6,178 gross/rentable square feet of existing Class A or B retail space. The lease term will not exceed five years with government termination rights. Proposals are due by June 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The Government requires a full-service lease for retail space that meets specific criteria. Key requirements include:
- Space: Existing Class A or B retail space, 5,500-6,178 sq ft (net/usable to gross/rentable).
- Access: Must offer both primary and secondary ingress/egress points.
- Parking: Lighted, non-exclusive or reserved on-site parking for 16 government vehicles (24/7), plus additional lighted parking for approximately 5 employee vehicles and visitors during business hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Usage: Military services must have the right to use the space beyond normal working hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, with access to elevators, lights, toilet facilities, and HVAC.
- Location Compatibility: Facilities must be in areas compatible with businesses, avoiding proximity to sexually oriented businesses, bars, nightclubs, liquor stores, smoke shops, marijuana dispensaries, or businesses producing injurious odors.
- Lease Terms: Must use the Government Lease and include mandatory janitorial services. Lessors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit:
- Building name and address.
- As-built floor plan drawing.
- Digital photo of the street view.
- Area (BOMA rentable and usable square feet).
- Rental rate per square foot (including CAM, Taxes, and insurance).
- Common area factor(s), if applicable. Representatives of building owners must include exclusivity agreements.
Evaluation Factors
Bids/offers will be evaluated based on:
- Location.
- Ability to meet all construction specifications, security measures, and lease requirements.
- Timely receipt of complete initial and final offers.
- Competitive costs in the best interest of the government.
- Qualitative ratings by the client for mission.
Additional Notes
Three construction bids are requested for the build-out, with no change orders authorized after acceptance. Special attention should be given to security requirements (e.g., video entry control, CCTV, fragmentation film), telecommunication wiring, and other specific build-out items. Bids must include tear down/haul away expenses. The attached floor plan is for reference, but submitted plans must meet space requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for Lease (Retail Space)
- Term: Not to exceed five (5) years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: June 5, 2026, 5:00 PM PST
- Published: May 6, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Almer Capalac at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles Branch, Real Estate Office, at (213) 431-5290 or almer.capalac@usace.army.mil by June 5, 2026, 5:00 PM MST.