ARMED FORCES CAREER CENTER
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION GREAT LAKES AND OHIO.ENDIST LOUISVILLE.W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting bids for an Armed Forces Career Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This is commercial real estate leasing under NAICS 531190 — Lessors of Other Real Estate Property. Career centers are configured to military branch specifications for recruitment operations, combining public-facing office space, interview rooms, and administrative areas. Government lease acquisitions typically involve standard GSA industrial design standards for federal tenant improvements rather than ground-up construction.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912QR-FORTWORTH(HULEN)TXFY27 |
| NAICS | 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property) |
| Set-aside | Full and open competition (no set-aside specified) |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. ET |
| Place of performance | Fort Worth, TX |
Who can bid
This full-and-open competition places no small-business set-aside restrictions on eligibility. Both small and large real estate lessors may submit proposals.
To be competitive, bidders typically need:
- Commercial property ownership or leasehold rights in the Fort Worth, TX area, with ability to deliver government-grade space
- Financial capacity to execute long-term federal leases, often 10-15 year terms with firm-term and optional extension periods
- Experience with federally compliant lease structures, including availability for prompt occupancy, acceptance of federal lease clauses (e.g., termination for convenience, annual appropriations), and provision of tenant improvements per government specifications
Small businesses without prior federal leasing experience may partner through joint ventures or mentor-protégé arrangements, though the solicitation governs specific teaming rules.
How to put together a competitive bid
Federal lease solicitations are evaluated on price and non-price factors — see the solicitation for the specific scheme, which may emphasize either lowest lease rate or best value.
Practical priorities for this type of procurement:
Technical proposal: Address the required square footage, parking ratios, proximity to target demographics, and security features (controlled access, window glazing requirements if specified, after-hours lighting). See the solicitation for precise requirements.
Pricing structure: Federal leases use shell rent plus estimated tenant improvement amortization, or occasionally gross rent. Ensure your pricing reflects the Annual Lease Cost (ALC) formulation. Confirm whether the government requires a firm fixed rent schedule or annual escalation clauses tied to CPI.
Lease terms: Propose delivery timelines from award. Government agencies often prioritize accelerated availability; competing on speed to occupancy can differentiate your bid. Clarify base building condition versus government-funded improvements.
Financial documentation: Prepare proof of ownership, title commitment capacity, and evidence that financing for tenant improvements is secured. Bonding is typically not required for leasing, but corporate financial statements may be evaluated for responsibility determination.
Next steps
Read the complete solicitation and attachments on SAM.gov using Solicitation Number W912QR-FORTWORTH(HULEN)TXFY27. The response deadline is October 30, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time — confirm whether electronic submission through the designated portal or physical delivery to the Louisville District is required, as the solicitation specifies.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →