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 seeking to lease commercial space for an Armed Forces Career Center in San Antonio, Texas. This is a standard military recruiting facility requirement—career centers provide space for Army recruiters to meet with potential enlistees, conduct interviews, process paperwork, and support local recruiting operations. Lease agreements for such facilities typically run multiple years and include provisions for tenant improvements, signage, and parking. The government is the tenant, not the landlord; this is a procurement of leased space from a private property owner.
NAICS code 531190 falls under "Lessors of Other Real Estate Property," covering commercial real estate leasing operations. See the solicitation for specific square footage, lease term, parking requirements, and any special facility standards.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912QR-SANANTONIO(NLOOP1604)TXFY27 |
| NAICS | 531190 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | San Antonio, Texas |
Who can bid
This full-and-open solicitation is available to any eligible commercial property owner or real estate entity with suitable space in San Antonio, Texas. There is no small business set-aside, meaning large real estate firms, institutional owners, REITs, and individual property owners may all compete.
To bid, you must have:
- Commercial property available for lease that meets location requirements (see solicitation for specifics on target area, demographics, and proximity to recruiting goals)
- Ability to deliver space compliant with federal lease standards, including accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Financial capacity to execute a government lease, typically including performance bond or letter of credit requirements
Small business owners with qualifying commercial properties should not self-exclude—government lease rates are often market-competitive and leases provide stable, long-tenant income. If you are a small disadvantaged business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, or woman-owned small business, you may still credit this contract toward your government contracting goals even without a set-aside, and past performance on federal leases strengthens future opportunities.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the government's real estate priorities. For recruiting facilities, location relative to target demographics, visibility, parking, and public transit access typically matter more than premium finishes. See the solicitation for the specific market area and any census tract or traffic count requirements.
Price competitively but realistically. Government leases use a structured rent calculation—often including an allowance for tenant improvements and annual escalations. Review the Standard Form 2 (SF-2) or applicable lease forms for pricing structure. Unusually low bids may trigger price realism concerns; above-market rents face rejection.
Document your property thoroughly. Provide floor plans, site plans, photographs, and evidence of zoning compliance. Highlight proximity to schools, shopping centers, or other locations with high youth traffic if the solicitation emphasizes demographic access for recruiting.
Address security and force protection. Military recruiting facilities have post-9/11 security considerations. See the solicitation for specific force protection criteria, which may include standoff distance, window specifications, or access control.
Submit through SAM.gov. Ensure your entity registration is active and your representations and certifications are current. Real estate solicitations often use paper-based or email submission—verify the method in Section J or the instructions.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W912QR-SANANTONIO(NLOOP1604)TXFY27. Pay close attention to the property description, lease term, pricing instructions, and any required pre-bid site visits. Note the strict response deadline of October 30, 2026, at 5:30 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are not accepted. Consider visiting the specified area and confirming your property's eligibility before investing in a full proposal.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →