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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 what the title identifies as an "ARMED FORCES CAREER CENTER." The work falls under NAICS code 531190, which covers lessors of other real estate property—meaning this is a lease procurement. The government is seeking commercial real estate to house an Armed Forces Career Center, a military recruiting facility where potential enlistees meet with recruiters, take qualification exams, and complete entrance processing.

Real estate lease contracts for military recruiting stations typically involve the government securing civilian commercial space under the General Services Administration's delegation of leasing authority to certain agencies. The Army Corps of Engineers frequently handles such procurements on behalf of military components. The facility would need to meet security, accessibility, and visibility requirements appropriate for a government office that serves the public, though specific square footage, term length, and special conditions would be detailed in the full solicitation. See the solicitation.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside specified. Any qualified entity may submit an offer, including:

• Large and small businesses alike
• Commercial property owners or managers with suitable space in or near Monroe, Michigan
• Real estate investment entities that lease properties to federal tenants

While no socioeconomic preference applies, small businesses—including veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) firms—may still compete and should highlight any applicable certifications if they provide competitive pricing and capability. The absence of a set-aside means award will likely go to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer or best value, depending on the stated evaluation criteria. See the solicitation.

How to put together a competitive bid

Real estate lease solicitations for federal tenants require particular attention to location, compliance, and pricing structure:

• Site suitability: Confirm your property is in Monroe, Michigan or sufficiently close to satisfy the requiring activity. Military recruiting stations prioritize high-traffic, accessible locations with adequate parking and public transit proximity.

• Security and construction standards: Federal leases often require adherence to Interagency Security Committee standards, ADA compliance, and specific build-out provisions. Determine whether the government seeks a turn-key space or requires tenant improvements.

• Pricing format: Federal real estate leases typically use an annual square-foot rental rate. Ensure your pricing includes all operating costs, or identify which costs are pass-throughs versus included in base rent. The solicitation likely specifies required pricing breakdowns.

• Certifications: Be prepared to certify clean air and water compliance (42 U.S.C. 6962), flood insurance requirements if applicable, and federal contractor compliance obligations.

• Past performance: If you have prior federal leasing experience, document it. First-time federal lessors should demonstrate commercial leasing track record and financial capacity.

• Submission method: Register in SAM.gov if not already active; validate your registration is current.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation W912QR-MONROEMIFY27 on SAM.gov immediately. The response deadline is October 30, 2026, at 5:30 PM Eastern—approximately two weeks from the posting date—leaving limited time to inspect requirements, inspect properties if needed, and prepare a compliant offer. Verify whether a site visit or pre-bid conference is offered, and confirm submission format and any required forms.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →