Recruiting Station - Armed Forces Career Center - North Jacksonville, FL
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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 Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting lease proposals for a new Armed Forces Career Center in North Jacksonville, FL. This opportunity seeks 5,510 to 7,250 gross rentable square feet of retail storefront or mixed professional office space for a five-year term, with a preference for a full-service lease. Proposals must include a contractor's bid for build-out according to detailed specifications.
Scope of Work
The leased space will accommodate recruiting operations for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, requiring specific square footage allocations for private offices, workstations, testing rooms, and storage for each branch. Common areas must include ADA-compliant restrooms, a janitorial closet, and a network/CCTV closet. Key requirements include:
- Space: Minimum 5,510 SF to maximum 7,250 SF Gross Rentable Area.
- Parking: Assigned parking for approximately 17 Government vehicles (day and overnight) and 24 service members' POVs during working hours.
- Access: 24-hour access to leased spaces.
- Connectivity: High-speed data service connection.
- Build-out: Construction and security specifications (FY26 Production Offices) must be met, including adherence to NDAA restrictions on telecommunications and security equipment from certain Chinese entities. Lessors are responsible for all permits, drawings, construction, and obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy.
- Services: Full-service lease preferred, including all utilities and janitorial services. Janitorial services must follow detailed specifications, including 3x/week cleaning, high-touch disinfection, and environmentally friendly products.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation for Lease Proposals (U.S. Government Lease for Real Property).
- Term: Five (5) years with Government termination rights.
- Set-Aside: None.
- Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings).
- Agency: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated based on Cost (40%) and Operational Factors (60%). Cost assessment will consider the best rental for a fully-serviced lease, including rent, janitorial, utilities, parking, and construction costs. Operational factors include:
- Location within Delineated Area (10%)
- Neighborhood (15%)
- Ease of Access to Building (10%)
- Location within Building (15%)
- Parking Availability for Visitors (15%)
- Overall Appearance of Building (10%)
- Potential for Signs (10%)
- Floor Plan / Layout (10%)
- Pass/Fail criteria for 24-hour access to leased space and parking proximity for Government/POV vehicles. Past performance may also be considered. The selection will prioritize the lowest overall cost to the Government.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
Offerors must complete and sign the "Proposal to Lease Space" form, provide a contractor's bid for the required build-out, and initial pages of the U.S. Government Lease for Real Property and General Clauses. Proposals are due by 11:59 PM, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, via email to Anthony Shoultz at anthony.a.shoultz@usace.army.mil. Mandatory: All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award, including the notarized letter process.