SAM #W912QR-BROWNSVILLETXFY27

Brownsville Armed Forces Career Center Lease and Facility Build-Out

USACE is seeking a Brownsville site for an Armed Forces Career Center lease, with supporting build-out, security systems, and facility services. - Government buyer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Recruiting Facilities Program, through W072 ENDIST Louisville. The attached lease identifies Mark S. Klinglesmith, Chief, Inleasing Branch, Real Estate Contracting Officer. - Space requested: Approximately 5,091 usable square feet of commercial office or retail space in ZIP code 78526, within a quarter-mile of 3260 Galeno Crossing in Brownsville, Texas. - Site requirements: A secondary exit, adequate signage, daytime janitorial services, parking for 16 government-owned vehicles available around the clock, and employee and customer parking within four blocks. Certain nearby businesses may make a property unsuitable. - Named OEMs and brands: Aiphone, Hanwha, NETGEAR, Securitron, LSP, Tripp Lite, VideoSecu, Displays2Go, and Hunter Douglas. No lessor or reseller is named. The construction specifications also require compliance with restrictions on certain foreign equipment. - Security and build-out equipment: Aiphone entry intercom and tenant stations; Securitron keypad; Hanwha Wisenet cameras, monitor, NVR, and recording licenses; NETGEAR PoE switches; LSP power supply; Tripp Lite security cabinet; and monitor mounts from VideoSecu and Displays2Go. Product part numbers and quantities are listed below where provided. - Facility services and work: Lease of the premises, janitorial and cleaning, snow and ice removal, building systems maintenance, and specified alterations. The lease specifications assign the lessor building upkeep, HVAC, fire safety systems, utilities, and legal compliance responsibilities. - Lease term: Five years, with government termination rights subject to notice and annual appropriations. Rent is paid monthly in arrears; the opportunity materials do not provide a contract price. - Offer considerations: Location, construction and security compliance, proposal completeness, competitive cost, and mission suitability are key considerations. Required submission materials include a rental proposal worksheet, proof of active SAM.gov registration, and an existing floor plan.

Description

SOLICITATON FOR OFFER

LOCATION:   Brownsville, TX

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recruiting Facilities Program, is soliciting offers for approximately 5,091 square feet (useable) of commercial retail/office space located a ¼ mile radius of 3260 Galeno Crossing, Brownsville, TX.  Office space will be located within the zip code of 78526.  Space will need to include a secondary egress; have adequate parking (prefer it is sign designated) for 16 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 first 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:

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

Additional information regarding this solicitation may be obtained from William Johnston by email at william.b.johnston@usace.army.mil.  Proposals are due no later than 5:30 pm on 10/30/2026.

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