ARMED FORCES CAREER CENTER
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting offers for approximately 2,780 square feet of usable commercial retail or office space for an Armed Forces Career Center in El Paso, Texas, specifically within the 79936 zip code and a quarter-mile radius of 1831 Zaragosa Rd. The facility must include a secondary egress, daytime janitorial services, maximum visibility signage, and dedicated 24/7 parking for six government vehicles. To ensure compatibility, sites located adjacent to businesses such as adult entertainment shops, bars, liquor stores, or drug rehabilitation centers may be eliminated. Lessors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management and submit a completed Rental Proposal Worksheet, proof of SAM registration, and existing floor plans by October 30, 2026. The lease is generally negotiated for a five-year term, though the government maintains the right to terminate with reasonable notice unless the lessor provides a significant contribution toward build-out costs to secure firm term years. Evaluation factors include location, cost competitiveness, the ability to meet stringent construction and security specifications, and qualitative mission ratings. The build-out requires adherence to Air Force brand standards for signage, the installation of CAT 6 wiring, and the use of Energy Star labeled components. Acceptance of the space is contingent upon a valid Certificate of Occupancy and a final inspection by the Regional Contracting Officer to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local building codes.
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El Paso, TX, 79936, USASet-Aside
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SOLICITATON FOR OFFER
LOCATION: El Paso, TX
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recruiting Facilities Program, is soliciting offers for approximately 2,780 square feet (useable) of commercial retail/office space located a ¼ mile radius of 1831 Zaragosa Rd, El Paso, TX. Office space will be located within the zip code of 79936. Space will need to include a secondary egress; have adequate parking (prefer it is sign designated) for 6 Government-owned vehicles 24 hours a day/7 days a week, as well as adequate parking within 4 blocks for employee and customer vehicles; include daytime janitorial services; and include adequate signage for maximum visibility. Sites that are located adjacent to adult entertainment shops (i.e. book stores, video stores, or theatres), night clubs/bars, methadone clinics, drug rehabilitation centers, marijuana/hemp dispensaries, medical marijuana dispensaries, gun shops, liquor stores, etc. could potentially be eliminated from competition as these are considered non-compatible businesses. Lessors are required to be registered and active in www.sam.gov prior to the deadline for final offer submission.
Offers will need to include a completed Rental Proposal Worksheet, proof of registration in www.sam.gov (i.e. active CAGE code), and the existing floor plan. Attached is a copy of the lease document, the general conditions, the construction specifications, the janitorial specifications, the rental proposal worksheet, and instructions for System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Thoroughly review all documents and make sure that you agree to the terms presented. The fi6rst four (4) pages of the lease have negotiable terms; however, the general conditions are standard and are not negotiable and must be accepted as written and shown on the attached file. Review the construction specifications completely as they stipulate additional lessor responsibilities.
Leases are negotiated for a 5-year term, but they include a clause stating the Government can terminate giving reasonable days’ notice. In order to incorporate firm term years, meaning the Government cannot get out of the lease for a specified period of time, we ask the lessor to provide a significant contribution towards the build-out costs. Five year firm term leases are generally not considered.
Following are the factors that will be considered when evaluating bids/offers:
- Location
- Ability to meet all construction specifications, security measures and lease requirements
- Complete initial and final offers must be received by defined deadline
- Competitive costs in the best interest of the government
- Qualitative ratings by client for mission
Additional information regarding this solicitation may be obtained from Ashley Lee by email at ASHLEY.A.KELLEY@USACE.ARMY.MIL. Proposals are due no later than 5:30 pm on 10/30/2026.
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