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

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks lease proposals for approximately 2,000 usable square feet of retail space in Chesapeake, Virginia, with proposals due June 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST. No set-aside applies.

Place of performance is Chesapeake, Virginia, within a radius bounded by Western Branch North, Western Branch South, Alexander Corner, and Highway 664. The lease term is up to five years with government termination rights. Required amenities include 24-hour unrestricted access, communications infrastructure (DSL, T1, or satellite), a direct secondary exterior exit, and 24-hour lighted parking for government vehicles with additional parking for privately owned vehicles onsite or within four blocks. Offerors must demonstrate accessibility compliance, fire protection and life safety standards, and provide a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. The fully-serviced lease must cover rent, janitorial services, utilities, and parking, and will be executed using the USACE Recruiting Lease Form L100.

Evaluation weighs price and technical factors approximately equally. Technical criteria include location within the delineated area, neighborhood quality, building access and visibility, parking availability, floor plan efficiency, communications infrastructure, and compatibility of adjacent businesses. Price encompasses lease rates, construction costs, and any lessor contribution toward build-out. All offers must include evidence of property ownership or control, completed USACE Recruiting Form 1364 with detailed pricing, and certifications of authorization and conflicts of interest. The solicitation will terminate immediately if funds do not become available by the due date. Contact Ashlyn Wharton at Ashlyn.K.Wharton@usace.army.mil with questions. NAICS code is 53, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing; PSC code is X1AA, Lease/Rental of Office Buildings.