U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Office - Lynchburg, Virginia

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks lease proposals for approximately 1,440 usable square feet of retail space in Lynchburg, Virginia for the U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Office, with proposals due December 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. No set-aside is used, and the solicitation terminates immediately if funds do not become available by the notice's due date.

Place of performance is Lynchburg, Virginia, within a delineated area bounded by Washington Heights (north), Sandusky (south), West Lynchburg (east), and Forrest Road (west). The lease term is up to five years with termination rights. Minimum requirements include 24-hour unrestricted access, communications infrastructure (DSL, T1, or satellite dish), a secondary exterior exit door, and 24-hour lighted parking for Government vehicles, with adequate private-vehicle parking onsite or within a four-block radius. The fully-serviced rent must cover all operating costs, real estate taxes, insurance, and janitorial services. Environmental due diligence, including a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, accessibility compliance, fire protection standards, an asbestos evaluation, and National Historic Preservation Act compliance, is mandatory. Offerors must submit USACE Recruiting Form 1364 with detailed pricing, evidence of property ownership or control, and certifications, and the lessor must maintain active System for Award Management registration through performance and final payment.

Award will be made on best value, with technical factors weighted approximately equal to price. Key technical criteria include location within the delineated area, neighborhood characteristics, building access and appearance, parking availability, floor plan efficiency, sign visibility potential, compatibility of adjacent businesses, and high-speed internet availability.

Proposals are submitted by email to Ashlyn.K.Wharton@usace.army.mil or by mail to 803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. Ashlyn Wharton is the point of contact at the same email address.