# SAM #W912QR-ELPASO(ZARAGOS)TXFY27 USACE lease of El Paso Armed Forces Career Center space with construction, security, and facility services **Buyer:** USACE Louisville District **Posted:** October 14, 2026 **Respond By:** October 30, 2026 **Identifier:** W912QR-ELPASO(ZARAGOS)TXFY27 **NAICS:** 531120, 236220, 561720, 561621, 561210, 531190 USACE is seeking leased commercial space for an Armed Forces Career Center in El Paso, with construction, security, and facility-service requirements. - **Government buyer:** U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Recruiting Facilities Program, through W072 Endist Louisville; the lease attachment identifies Mark S. Klinglesmith, Chief, Inleasing Branch, Real Estate Contracting Officer. - **Space requested:** Approximately 2,780 usable square feet of commercial office or retail space within a quarter-mile of 1831 Zaragosa Road, El Paso, Texas, ZIP code 79936. - **Facility requirements:** A secondary exit; 24/7 parking for six government-owned vehicles; additional employee and customer parking within four blocks; visible signage; and daytime janitorial service. Locations next to specified businesses, including adult entertainment venues, bars, methadone clinics, drug rehabilitation centers, cannabis dispensaries, gun shops, and liquor stores, may be unsuitable. - **Prominent OEMs and named vendors:** Aiphone, Hanwha/Wisenet, NETGEAR, Securitron, LifeSafety Power (identified as LSP), Tripp Lite, VideoSecu, Displays2Go, and Hunter Douglas. Their named equipment includes intercom and door-release hardware, CCTV cameras and recording systems, network switches, a security cabinet, monitor and mounting hardware, and roller shades. - **Construction and facility scope:** Build-out and systems requirements cover architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, communications, safety, fire protection, and security. The lessor is also responsible for building upkeep, HVAC, fire systems, utilities, and specified maintenance. Services include janitorial work, snow removal, and alterations; janitorial tasks include routine cleaning and periodic deep-cleaning and maintenance work. - **Notable technical requirements:** CCTV coverage is specified for entrances, common areas, exterior door paths, and government-vehicle parking. Requirements also address entry control, lighting, doors, finishes, HVAC, and compliance with federal restrictions on certain foreign equipment. Military service components have specified paint, carpet, and finish standards. - **Lease term:** Generally negotiated for approximately five years, with government termination rights subject to notice and annual appropriations. No fixed start or end date is stated. ### Description

SOLICITATON FOR OFFER

LOCATION:   El Paso, TX

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recruiting Facilities Program, is soliciting offers for approximately 2,780 square feet (useable) of commercial retail/office space located a ¼ mile radius of 1831 Zaragosa Rd, El Paso, TX.  Office space will be located within the zip code of 79936.  Space will need to include a secondary egress; have adequate parking (prefer it is sign designated) for 6 Government-owned vehicles 24 hours a day/7 days a week, as well as adequate parking within 4 blocks for employee and customer vehicles; include daytime janitorial services; and include adequate signage for maximum visibility. Sites that are located adjacent to adult entertainment shops (i.e. book stores, video stores, or theatres), night clubs/bars, methadone clinics, drug rehabilitation centers, marijuana/hemp dispensaries, medical marijuana dispensaries, gun shops, liquor stores, etc. could potentially be eliminated from competition as these are considered non-compatible businesses.  Lessors are required to be registered and active in www.sam.gov prior to the deadline for final offer submission. 

Offers will need to include a completed Rental Proposal Worksheet, proof of registration in www.sam.gov (i.e. active CAGE code), and the existing floor plan.  Attached is a copy of the lease document, the general conditions, the construction specifications, the janitorial specifications, the rental proposal worksheet, and instructions for System for Award Management (SAM) registration.   Thoroughly review all documents and make sure that you agree to the terms presented.  The fi6rst four (4) pages of the lease have negotiable terms; however, the general conditions are standard and are not negotiable and must be accepted as written and shown on the attached file.  Review the construction specifications completely as they stipulate additional lessor responsibilities.

Leases are negotiated for a 5-year term, but they include a clause stating the Government can terminate giving reasonable days’ notice.  In order to incorporate firm term years, meaning the Government cannot get out of the lease for a specified period of time, we ask the lessor to provide a significant contribution towards the build-out costs.  Five year firm term leases are generally not considered. 

Following are the factors that will be considered when evaluating bids/offers:

  1. Location
  2. Ability to meet all construction specifications, security measures and lease requirements
  3. Complete initial and final offers must be received by defined deadline
  4. Competitive costs in the best interest of the government
  5. Qualitative ratings by client for mission

Additional information regarding this solicitation may be obtained from Ashley Lee by email at ASHLEY.A.KELLEY@USACE.ARMY.MIL.  Proposals are due no later than 5:30 pm on 10/30/2026.

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