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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting offers for approximately 885 square feet of commercial retail/office space in Bloomington, Indiana, within zip code 47408 and within a quarter-mile radius of 530 E Kirkwood Ave, to serve as an Armed Forces Career Center. The space must include a secondary egress, provide dedicated 24/7 parking for two government vehicles with preferential signage, and ensure adequate nearby parking for employees and customers within four blocks. Daytime janitorial services and high-visibility signage are mandatory. Properties adjacent to non-compatible businesses such as adult entertainment venues, bars, liquor stores, gun shops, marijuana dispensaries, methadone clinics, or drug rehabilitation centers may be disqualified. Lessors must be actively registered in SAM.gov with a valid CAGE code prior to the submission deadline of 5:30 PM on July 8, 2026. Proposals must include a completed Rental Proposal Worksheet, proof of SAM.gov registration, and the existing floor plan. The lease term is typically five years but includes a government termination clause; lessors who wish to secure a firm five-year commitment must offer significant financial contributions toward build-out costs. Evaluation criteria prioritize location, compliance with construction and security specifications, timeliness of submission, cost competitiveness, and qualitative mission suitability. Construction and design must adhere to Armed Forces Specifications, ASHRAE 62.1 and 90.1, Energy Star standards, and all applicable local, state, and federal codes, with systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and security integrated and tested to full operational capacity. As-built drawings in AutoCAD .DWG format, a Certificate of Occupancy, and compliance with fire protection standards such as NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 are required for final acceptance. The space must also meet indoor air quality thresholds, including formaldehyde emissions below 0.016 ppm and use of low-VOC materials. The contracting office is W072 Endist Louisville under the Department of Defense, with Scott Benningfield as the point of contact. The solicitation references multiple FAR and GSAR clauses, including requirements for small business utilization, subcontracting plans, debarment compliance, affirmative action, and cybersecurity safeguards, and mandates that all submissions be made electronically through SAM.gov. No pricing data is provided in the solicitation, and the contract value remains undetermined.
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Bloomington, IN, 47408, USASet-Aside
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LOCATION: Bloomington, IN
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recruiting Facilities Program, is soliciting offers for approximately 885 square feet (useable) of commercial retail/office space located a ¼ mile radius of 530 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN. Office space will be located within the zip code of 47408. Space will need to include a secondary egress; have adequate parking (prefer it is sign designated) for 2 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 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 Scott Benningfield by email at stephen.s.benningfield@usace.army.mil. Proposals are due no later than 5:30 pm on 7/8/2026.
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