Recruiting Station - Armed Forces Career Center - North Jacksonville, FL
Overview
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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 Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting lease proposals for an Armed Forces Career Center (Recruiting Station) in North Jacksonville, FL. This opportunity seeks 5,510 to 7,250 gross rentable square feet (GRSF) of retail storefront or mixed professional office space for a five-year term. A full-service lease, including utilities and janitorial services, is preferred. Proposals are due by May 22, 2026, 11:59 PM.
Scope of Work
The selected lessor will provide a facility meeting specific requirements for various military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps), including dedicated office, workstation, testing, and storage areas. The space must include adequate assigned parking for 17 Government vehicles (day and overnight) and 24 service members' POVs during working hours. The lessor is responsible for all construction, permits, and obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy, adhering to detailed construction and security specifications (including NDAA restrictions on telecom/security equipment). Janitorial services must also comply with detailed specifications, including specific frequencies and performance standards.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Lease Proposal)
- Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Term: Five (5) years, with Government termination rights.
- Lease Type: Full-service lease preferred (includes utilities and janitorial).
- Set-Aside: None specified (Unrestricted).
- Required Forms: U.S. Government Lease for Real Property, General Clauses (GSA Form 3517B), Corporate Certificate, Proposal to Lease Space form, Construction Specifications Bid Proposal Worksheet.
- SAM.gov Registration: Mandatory prior to lease award. The process can take several weeks due to notarized letter requirements; early registration is highly encouraged.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated on a best-value basis, considering:
- Cost (40%): Best rental consideration for a fully-serviced lease, including rent, janitorial, utilities, parking, and construction costs.
- Operational Factors (60%): This includes location within the delineated area, neighborhood quality, ease of building access, visibility within the building, visitor parking availability, overall building appearance, compatibility of adjacent businesses, potential for signage, and floor plan/layout.
- Pass/Fail Criteria: Unrestricted 24-hour access to leased space and Government/POV parking within four blocks (government-paid parking for POVs is not authorized).
- Additional Consideration: Past performance, if applicable.
- Selection: Expected approximately 30 days after the proposal cut-off date.
Submission Details
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Submission Method: Email completed Proposal to Lease Space form and required documents to anthony.a.shoultz@usace.army.mil.
- Contact: Anthony Shoultz (anthony.a.shoultz@usace.army.mil) or Edward Rodriguez (edward.rodriguez@usace.army.mil, 904-227-0373).