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

The Norfolk District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting lease proposals for approximately 1,470 usable square feet of retail space to serve as a recruiting office in Roanoke, Virginia. The solicitation seeks a fully-serviced lease for up to five years with specific operational requirements including 24-hour unrestricted access, communications infrastructure, a secondary exterior exit door, and 24-hour lighted parking. The government will evaluate proposals based on both price and technical factors, with technical considerations weighted approximately equal to price. Key technical evaluation criteria include location within the delineated geographic area (bounded by Amsterdam, Bedford, Rocky Mount, and Salem, Virginia), neighborhood characteristics, building accessibility, parking availability, building appearance, compatibility of adjacent businesses, signage potential, floor plan efficiency, and high-speed internet availability. Proposals must be submitted by December 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST via email to Ashlyn.K.Wharton@usace.army.mil, and the solicitation will terminate immediately if funds do not become available by the due date.

This is a non-set-aside procurement with no identified incumbent or current contractor information provided in the solicitation materials. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the notice. The lease will be for approximately 1,470 gross square feet for a period of up to five years, representing a significant commitment to establish a recruiting presence in the region. The place of performance is Roanoke, Virginia, with the acceptable geographic radius extending to surrounding communities in the specified directions. The award will be made to the offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the government, considering both the financial terms and technical compliance with the stated requirements.