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 plans to lease commercial space for an Armed Forces Career Center in Marble Falls, Texas. This is a real property lease acquisition under NAICS 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property).
Armed Forces Career Centers are recruiting stations where military services connect with prospective enlistees. The government typically seeks retail or office space in high-traffic, visible locations accessible to the target recruiting demographic. Lease terms for such facilities commonly run 5–10 years with renewal options, though see the solicitation for the actual term and square footage requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer District Louisville (W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912QR-MARBLEFALLSTXFY27 |
| NAICS | 531190 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Marble Falls, TX |
Who can bid
This is a full and open solicitation with no set-aside specified. Any responsible offeror—large or small business—may submit a proposal. Small businesses remain eligible and competitive, particularly those with experience in commercial leasing or government real estate transactions.
The NAICS 531190 does not carry a standard small business size limit developed specifically for this code; however, the general Small Business Administration size standards for real estate lessors typically apply. Firms should verify their size status in SAM.gov before bidding.
How to put together a competitive bid
For a military recruiting station lease, the government evaluates both cost and non-cost factors, which may include:
Location and visibility: Preference for sites near major thoroughfares, retail corridors, or public transit with strong pedestrian or vehicle traffic matching the 17–24 demographic. Proximity to schools, colleges, or population centers in the Marble Falls area strengthens your proposal.
Space characteristics: Offerors should be prepared to describe gross leasable area, layout efficiency, parking availability, ADA compliance, and adaptability to secure government tenant requirements. Military recruiting stations require controlled public access and back-office space for processing.
Lease provisions: The government may seek firm pricing, escalation clauses, and tenant improvement allowances. Understanding the General Services Administration lease structure or Army Corps lease formats helps; see the solicitation for required provisions.
Financial stability and past performance: Lessors must demonstrate capability to maintain the property and perform over the lease term. Document comparable government or commercial leases, particularly with DoD or federal tenants.
Because this is full and open, small businesses should emphasize responsiveness, flexibility, and competitive pricing to offset advantages held by larger real estate firms.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number W912QR-MARBLEFALLSTXFY27 to obtain the complete lease requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
Note the deadline: Proposals are due October 30, 2026, at 5:30 PM EDT—approximately two weeks from the posted date.
Act quickly given the compressed timeline. Register or verify your SAM.gov registration status immediately, as active registration is mandatory for award.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →