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DACA31-5-27-0043

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST BALTIMORE.W2SD ENDIST BALTIMORE · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is soliciting offers for a lease of real property under solicitation DACA31-5-27-0043. The work falls under NAICS code 53, which covers real estate and rental and leasing services. Real property leases for federal agencies typically involve the government renting facilities, buildings, or land from a private owner for official use.

The classification code X1AA further indicates this is a lease or rental of structures or facilities. Army Corps of Engineers districts frequently lease office space, administrative facilities, storage, or operational sites to support their missions, which in the Baltimore District include civil works, military construction, environmental remediation, and regulatory programs across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation has no set-aside, meaning it is open to all responsible offerors regardless of business size. Both small and large businesses may submit proposals, including those in the real estate, property management, and commercial leasing sectors.

To be eligible, bidders must:

• Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
• Have the legal authority to lease commercial property in California
• Possess any state or local licenses required for property leasing in Palo Alto or Santa Clara County
• Meet any responsibility qualifications specified in the full solicitation

Because this is a full and open competition, small businesses will compete directly with larger real estate firms. However, small businesses with suitable properties in or near Palo Alto should not self-exclude—the government evaluates lease proposals primarily on factors such as location, rate, and terms rather than business size alone.

How to put together a competitive bid

For real property leases, government evaluations typically emphasize several core elements. First, location compliance: the property must satisfy the stated place of performance (Palo Alto, CA) and any accessibility, security, or proximity requirements—see the solicitation for specific square footage, configuration, or amenity needs.

Second, pricing competitiveness: lease proposals usually compete on rental rates and operating cost structures. Review General Services Administration (GSA) lease comparables for the Palo Alto market to benchmark your proposed rate. Consider whether the government prefers a firm fixed price, an escalation structure, or a base year with options.

Third, technical responsiveness: prepare documentation proving clear title or legal authority to lease, floor plans, photographs, environmental disclosures, and evidence of compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and seismic requirements common in California.

Fourth, financial stability and past performance: the government will assess your ability to perform over a multi-year lease term. Be ready to demonstrate property management experience, especially with federal tenants, and provide evidence of proper insurance coverage.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number DACA31-5-27-0043. The notice was posted October 21, 2026, with a response deadline of October 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT—only two days from posting.

2. Verify property eligibility and prepare required submission documents without delay; federal lease solicitations often require extensive documentation that cannot be assembled overnight.

3. Submit your proposal before the deadline through the specified method in the solicitation; late submissions are typically not accepted.

4. Monitor SAM.gov for any amendments or questions and answers posted before the deadline.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →