DACW675240024000-USACE seeks to lease United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) seeks to lease approximately 9, 000 gross square feet of office and warehouse space space in Aberdeen, WA for USACE Navigation

RLP PROCUREMENT SUMMARY/SOLICITATION – UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

The U.S. Government, by and through United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), seeks to lease the following space:

State: Washington

City: Aberdeen

Delineated Area:

North: U.S. Highway 101
South: Port Industrial Road
East: North Broadway Street
West: 23rd Street

Gross Square Feet: 9,000

Space Type: Office.and warehouse

GOV Parking Spaces (Total): Seven

Initial Term: 1 year

Option Terms: 19 options to renew Lease annually 

Address: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, ATTN: CENWS-RES, 4735 East Marginal Way South, Building 1202, Seattle, Washington 98134-2388

Email Address: cenwsre-rfp@usace.army.mil

Real Estate Contracting Officer Thomas J. Seymour

Electronic Offer Submission:

Offers must be submitted electronically via email listed above. Offers are due on or before: 7/15/24 at 11:59 pm PDT 

Any questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to Primary or Secondary Points of Contact listed in the “Contact Information” section of this notice.

The U.S. Government, by and through USACE, currently occupies an office and warehouse space under a lease in the city and state specified above, that will be expiring. The Government is considering alternative space if economically advantageous. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that potentially can satisfy the Government’s requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunication infrastructure, non-productive agency downtime, and costs, including rent, related to vacating the current location prior to lease termination.

The Government’s desire is for a full-service lease to include base rent, CAM, utilities, and janitorial services for a office and warehouse space for a term of up to twenty (20) years with Government termination rights and location within the delineated area specified above. Non-exclusive parking for government vehicles must be provided 24 hours 7 days a week. Offered space must meet Government requirements per the terms of the Government Lease. Interested respondents may include building owners and representatives with the exclusive right to represent buildings owners. Representatives of building owners must include the exclusivity granting the exclusive right to represent the building owner with their response to this advertisement.

Additional Requirements:

1. 24-hour unrestricted access to Leased space;
2. 24-hour lighted parking for seven (7) Government vehicles and adequate parking for privately owned vehicles onsite;
3. Availability of all communications infrastructure to include DSL, T1, or satellite dish;
4. All utilities, including, but not limited to, electricity, gas (if applicable, water, sewer, and trash collection;
5. Bi-weekly janitorial services; and
6. Separate mailbox.

Additionally, offerors must review the attached documents which contain other Government leasing requirements:

Request for Lease Proposals

Exhibit A – Rental Proposal Worksheet, USACE Form 1364

Exhibit B – U. S. Government Lease for Real Property

Exhibit C – General Clauses, GSA Template 3517B

Exhibit D – Representations and Certifications

Exhibit E – Certificate of Authorization

Exhibit F – Agency Agreement-Authorization for Property Manager

Exhibit G – Lesssors Ammual Cost Statement

Exhibit H – Janitorial Specifications

To be responsive, your offer should be based on all the terms, conditions, and responsibilities expressed throughout the RLP and Lease and be submitted electronically. Please review the RLP and all attachments carefully paying particular attention to the solicitation requirements.

The following forms must be completed, initialed, and/or signed and returned electronically with your initial offer. (Note: There may be other required forms. Refer to the enclosed RLP for details.)

• Exhibit A – Rental Proposal Worksheet, USACE Form 1364
• Exhibit D – SAM Representations and Certifications, GSA Form 3518 (if offeror is not registered in SAM at the time of the offer submission)
• Exhibit F - Agency Agreement - Authorization for Property Manager (if applicable)
• Exhibit G – Lessor’s Annual Cost Statement, GSA Form 1217
• Evidence of ownership (warranty deed) or control of building or site.

Please note that you are not required to initial and return the following documents at this time:

• Request for Lease Proposal (RLP)
• Exhibit B – U. S. Government Lease for Real Property
• Exhibit C – General Clauses, GSA Template 3517B
• Exhibit E – Certificate of Authorization
• Exhibit H – Janitorial Specifications 

Please review all the attached documents thoroughly to obtain a complete understanding of the Government’s requirements. One item of note in the General Clauses, GSA Form 3517B, is the requirement to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) 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 at the time of lease award. Entities not currently registered in SAM are advised to start the registration process as soon as possible.

After receipt of all proposals, conclusions of any discussions, and receipt of best and final offers, the Government will select a location based on the lowest overall cost and technical requirements specified in the enclosed RLP. Past performance, if applicable, will also be taken into consideration. The selection is expected to occur approximately thirty (30) days following the initial proposal response date stated above. A Government market survey, appraisal, or value estimate will be conducted to determine fair market rental value.

Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain (formerly referred to as “100-year” floodplain).

Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).). For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.

Funds may or may not be presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of proposals. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse offeror(s) for any cost.