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, Louisville District, is soliciting offers for an Armed Forces Career Center facility in Lima, Ohio. This is a commercial real estate procurement under NAICS 531190, which covers lessors of non-residential buildings (except miniwarehouses). The government is seeking to lease space to house an Armed Forces Career Center—a military recruiting station where prospective service members learn about Armed Forces career options, take aptitude tests, and complete enlistment processing.
Military career centers typically require office configurations that blend public reception areas, private counseling rooms, testing areas, and administrative workspace, with accessibility and security features appropriate for federal operations. Specific square footage, layout requirements, and special construction or security provisions are not included in the available metadata; see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912QR-LIMAOHFY27 |
| NAICS | 531190 (Lessors of Non-Residential Buildings, Except Miniwarehouses) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Lima, Ohio |
Who can bid
This full and open solicitation imposes no small-business set-aside restrictions, meaning any responsible offeror may compete—including large commercial real estate firms, small property management companies, individual building owners, and real estate investment entities. If you own or control non-residential property in Lima, Ohio, or can secure suitable space through sublease or partnership arrangements, you are eligible to submit an offer.
Small businesses are encouraged to bid even without a formal set-aside, as the government generally seeks a broad competitive pool for lease acquisitions. However, you must be prepared to compete directly against larger, established real estate firms with federal leasing experience. If your company is a veteran-owned, woman-owned, or other SBA-certified concern, those designations may still offer evaluation credit in some agency-specific scoring systems, though no explicit preference applies here.
How to put together a competitive bid
For federal lease solicitations, the government typically evaluates offers on four core factors: rental rate, building characteristics, previous landlord performance, and financial capability. To strengthen your bid:
Property location and accessibility: Confirm your property sits within the geographic boundaries specified in the solicitation—likely a defined area convenient to Lima's population centers and public transit. Military recruiting depends on visibility and accessibility for young adult walk-in traffic; proximity to high schools, colleges, shopping corridors, or transit routes may factor into the government's assessment even if not explicitly scored.
Prepare your financials: Federal leasing requires proof you can sustain the lease term without default. Assemble three years of financial statements, evidence of clear title or unencumbered leasehold rights, and current rent rolls demonstrating building performance. If you have federal lease experience, compile your CPARS ratings or references from previous government tenants.
Pricing strategy: Research GSA's lease benchmarks for Lima, Ohio, or comparable Midwest markets. Understand whether the government expects a firm fixed-rent proposal or an operating cost pass-through structure. Your rate must be competitive yet sustainable—underpricing to win then seeking adjustments mid-lease damages your past-performance record for future opportunities.
Compliance readiness: Federal leases carry unique requirements: annual fire and safety inspections, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, energy efficiency benchmarks, and potential security upgrades. Document your capability to execute these promptly and maintain compliance throughout the lease term.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W912QR-LIMAOHFY27. The complete document will specify required square footage, lease term, security requirements, and precise evaluation criteria. Note the firm response deadline of October 30, 2026, at 5:30 PM EDT—late submissions are not accepted in federal lease competitions.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →