Recruiting - Army Career Center - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is seeking lease proposals for commercial storefront space within a 1¼ mile radius of 3978 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with a minimum requirement of 2,100 and a maximum of 3,585 gross rentable square feet. The leased space must accommodate nine Government vehicles with dedicated parking available both daytime and overnight. The lease term is five years, with the Government retaining termination rights, and a full-service lease including all utilities and janitorial services is preferred. Proposals must comply with the U.S. Government Lease for Real Property and GSA Form 3517B, which include mandatory clauses on subordination, non-disturbance, assignment restrictions, prompt payment, and electronic funds transfer for all Government payments. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award, including submission of a notarized letter appointing an authorized Entity Administrator, and must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier. The lease requires a complete build-out based on detailed construction specifications covering HVAC, electrical, plumbing, communications, lighting, security systems, signage, and finishes, all submitted via a completed Construction Specifications Bid Proposal Worksheet and floorplan. Work must adhere to Federal, State, and local codes, including ADA accessibility, NFPA 101, IBC, Energy Star standards, and formaldehyde emission limits. Installation of UL-compliant fire safety systems, radon-compliant conditions, and non-slip, durable finishes is required, with all work subject to Government inspection and acceptance at the premises upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Proposals must be submitted via email by 11:59 PM on Friday, July 17, 2026, to specified Government contacts and must include signed lease forms, completed representations, initialed contract clauses, and the bid worksheet. Selection will be based on the lowest overall cost to the Government, with past performance also considered, followed by a Government appraisal to determine fair market rental value. All contractors must comply with the Contractor Code of Business Ethics, drug-free workplace requirements, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment as defined under the National Defense Authorization Act.
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33403, USASet-Aside
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The Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting lease proposals for a minimum of 2,100 to a maximum of 3,585 gross rentable square feet of commercial storefront space within a 1¼ mile radius of 3978 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403. The space shall contain adequate/assigned parking for approximately nine (9) Government vehicles both during the day and overnight. The lease is for a five-year term with Government termination rights, and a full-service lease (to include all utilities and janitorial services) is preferred. Must use Government Lease. The Government’s space and service requirements are described in the attached documents entitled Minimum and Specific Requirements, Construction and Security Specifications, Construction Specifications Bid Proposal Worksheet, and Janitorial Services Specifications - Requirements.
Additionally, the following documents which contain other Government leasing requirements are also attached for your review:
a. U.S. Government Lease for Real Property
b. General Clauses; GSA Form 3517B
Please review all the documents thoroughly so that you have a complete understanding of the Government’s requirements. One item of note in the General Clauses, GSA Form 3517B document is the requirement to register in the System for Award Management at www.SAM.gov (General Clause 17, CFR 52.204-7). This registration is mandatory for any entity wishing to do business with the Government and must be completed before lease award.
For your proposal, ensure that you obtain a contractor’s bid to complete the build-out based on the requirements. Once you have obtained a contractor’s bid, please complete and sign the attached Proposal to Lease Space form.
Additional information regarding this solicitation may be obtained from Ana Fraguada at ana.m.fraguada@usace.army.mil. The completed Proposal to Lease Space form and the documents listed in section 5.c of the Proposal to Lease Space form must be received in this office by email to ana.m.fraguada@usace.army.mil and melissa.c.gonzalez@usace.army.mil no later than 11:59 PM on Friday, July 17, 2026.
After receipt of all proposals, conclusion of discussions, and receipt of best and final offers, the Government will select a location based on the lowest overall cost to the Government. Past performance, if applicable, will also be taken into consideration. The selection is expected to occur approximately 30 days following the initial proposal cut-off date stated above. A Government appraisal or value estimate will be conducted to determine fair market rental value for the selected site
NOTICE: The following information is provided for situational awareness and is not required to respond to this Sources Sought. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to award of a contract. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. The process can usually be completed from 24 to 48 hours after submission. Contractors will need to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS number) for processing their registration. If you do not already have a Unique Entity Identifier, one can be obtained from http://www.SAM.gov. Refer to www.SAM.gov for information formerly found in CCR, EPLS, ORCA and FedReg. Please begin the registration process immediately in order to avoid delay of the contract award should your firm be selected.
ALERT: You must submit a notarized letter appointing the authorized Entity Administrator before your registration will be activated. This requirement now applies to both new and existing entities. Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record. The notarized letter is mandatory and is required before the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) will activate the entity's registration. Effective 29 June 2018, vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter. However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 days of activation, or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM. Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS number). The new registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM. To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).