U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Office - Chesapeake, VA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, is soliciting lease proposals for approximately 2,000 gross square feet of retail space in Chesapeake, Virginia, to establish a U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Office. The space must be located within a defined area bounded by the Western Branch North and South, Alexander Corner, and Highway 664, and must meet stringent operational, safety, and accessibility requirements. The solicitation, identified as DACA655260000800, seeks a fully serviced, turnkey lease for a term of up to five years, with the Lessor responsible for all operating costs including real estate taxes, insurance, utilities, janitorial services, and parking. The lease requires 24-hour unrestricted access, dedicated communications infrastructure such as DSL or T1 connectivity, two means of egress, compliance with fire protection and life safety codes including automatic sprinklers and alarm systems, and adequate parking for both applicants and government vehicles within specified walking distances. The Lessor must also provide a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment compliant with ASTM E1527-13 and ensure the facility meets all ADA accessibility standards prior to acceptance. Proposals must be submitted via email or express delivery no later than 3:00 p.m. EST on June 25, 2026, and must include completed USACE Recruiting Form 1364, an initialed version of the USACE Recruiting Lease Form L100, General Clauses 3517B, Certification of Authorization, and an Agency Agreement if a property manager is signing on behalf of the owner. The solicitation requires offers to comply with OMB Circular A-11 operating lease requirements and demonstrate an efficient layout approved by the Regional Economic Coordinator. Award will be made based on best value, with technical factors—location within the delineated market zone, neighborhood quality, accessibility, visibility within the building, and parking availability—each weighing approximately equal to price, which is to be submitted as a gross annual rate per square foot. Proposals will be disqualified if they fail to meet mandatory criteria such as budget scorekeeping, layout efficiency, or past performance issues deemed sufficient by the RECO. The Government reserves the right to enter the proposed site at any time after submission for inspection of asbestos, HVAC systems, and other compliance elements. Leases will not be awarded for properties within a 100-year floodplain unless no practicable alternative exists,