New Army Recruiting Center Newport News, VA

Project ID: DACA655260000900 FederalOpportunitiesSolicitation

Overview

Agency	USACE Norfolk District
Deadline	02/20/26
Posted	01/23/26
Estimated Value	$300,000 - $600,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
PSC	X1AA - Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings
Location	Newport News, VA United States

Description

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The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is soliciting lease proposals for approximately 2,000 2,500 gross rentable square feet of commercial retail space in Newport News, Virginia for Armed Forces Recruiting purposes. The delineated area is the 23601 zip code. The U.S. Government, by and through USACE, seeks to occupy retail and related space under a lease, in the city and state specified above. The Government is seeking immediate space to an unplanned relocation. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that may potentially satisfy the Government's requirements, as well as cost likely to be incurred through relocating, replication of tenant improvements (initial alterations) and telecommunication infrastructure, non-productive agency downtime, and cost, including rent, related to executing a lease and occupying a space. The Government's preference is for a full-service lease to include base rent, CAM, utilities, and janitorial services for retail space to be used for Armed Forces Recruiting Purposes for a term of five (5) years with Government termination rights and location within the delineated area specified above. Offered space must meet Government requirements per the terms of the Government Lease. Must use Government Lease. The lease is for a Five (5) year term with Government termination rights Interested respondents may include building owners and representatives with the exclusive right to represent building owners. The Government will also consider temporary space, not to exceed 12 months, while the permanent space undergoes construction to satisfy the initial alterations requirements. Due to the number of responses, Representatives of building owners must include the exclusivity agreement granting the right to represent the building owner with any response to this advertisement . If you are not the lessor and do not have an exclusivity agreement dated prior to the date of this announcement please do not submit responses or questions related to this advertisement.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking lease proposals for approximately 2,000 – 2,500 gross rentable square feet of commercial retail space in Newport News, Virginia, specifically for Armed Forces Recruiting purposes. The Government requires immediate space due to an unplanned relocation and will evaluate available alternatives based on cost and suitability. The contract aims to secure a full-service lease that includes base rent, common area maintenance (CAM), utilities, and janitorial services for a term of five years with termination rights. Work Details The lease includes the following work details: 1. The Lessor must provide all necessary alterations including rough plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and similar tasks as determined by the Real Estate Contracting Officer (RECO). 2. Payments will be structured as follows: - 30% upon initial progress; - 30% upon 75% completion evidenced by drywall, electrical, plumbing, HVAC installations; - Final 40% upon 100% completion and acceptance of the space by the Government. 3. The Lessor must ensure compliance with all applicable laws and standards during construction and maintenance of the property. 4. The building must be accessible to persons with disabilities according to the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS). 5. All work must be performed by skilled workers acceptable to the RECO. Place of Performance The geographic location for performance is Newport News, Virginia within the delineated area of zip code 23601.

Contacts

Contact name	Marco T. Reasco
Contact email	marco.t.reasco@usace.army.mil
Contact phone	(757) 201-7871
Secondary contact name	Ashlyn Wharton
Secondary contact email	ashlyn.k.wharton@usace.army.mil
Secondary contact phone	(757) 675-5720