ARMED FORCES CAREER CENTER
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking commercial retail or office space totaling approximately 2,280 usable square feet in Bowling Green, Ohio, within the 43402 zip code and within a quarter mile of 102 N Main St, to establish an Armed Forces Career Center. The selected property must provide a secondary egress, sufficient dedicated parking for seven government vehicles available 24/7, and additional parking for employees and customers within four blocks. Daytime janitorial services and prominent signage for maximum visibility are required. Properties adjacent to adult entertainment venues, nightclubs, methadone clinics, drug rehabilitation centers, marijuana or hemp dispensaries, gun shops, or liquor stores will be disqualified due to non-compatibility. Lessors must be actively registered in SAM.gov with a valid CAGE code prior to the proposal deadline. Proposals must include a completed Rental Proposal Worksheet, proof of SAM registration, and the existing floor plan. The lease term is typically five years but includes a government right to terminate with reasonable notice; to secure a firm five-year commitment without termination options, lessors must offer substantial financial contribution toward build-out costs, though such arrangements are uncommon. The general conditions and construction specifications are non-negotiable and must be fully accepted as presented. Evaluation criteria include location viability, compliance with all technical and security requirements, timeliness of submission, cost competitiveness, and qualitative fit for mission needs. Proposals are due by 5:30 p.m. on July 8, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to Brooke Thomas at brooke.p.thomas@usace.army.mil.
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Bowling Green, OH, 43402, USASet-Aside
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SOLICITATON FOR OFFER
LOCATION: Bowling Green, OH
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recruiting Facilities Program, is soliciting offers for approximately 2,280 square feet (useable) of commercial retail/office space located a ¼ mile radius of 102 N Main St, Bowling Green, OH. Office space will be located within the zip code of 43402. Space will need to include a secondary egress; have adequate parking (prefer it is sign designated) for 7 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 first 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 negatiated 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 Brooke Thomas by email at brooke.p.thomas@usace.army.mil. Proposals are due no later than 5:30 pm on 7/8/2026.