ARMED FORCES CAREER CENTER

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recruiting Facilities Program, is soliciting offers for approximately 3,200 usable square feet of commercial retail or office space in Chicago, Illinois. This requirement, identified under solicitation number W912QR-CHICAGO(WESTERN)ILFY26, is classified under NAICS 531190 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property and PSC X1AA LEASE/RENTAL OF OFFICE BUILDINGS. The designated area for performance is bounded by 95th Street to the north, 119th Street to the south, Interstate 94 to the east, and Kedzie Avenue to the west. The facility will serve as an Armed Forces Career Center and must feature a secondary egress, daytime janitorial services, and adequate signage for maximum visibility.

The site must provide 24-hour designated parking for two government-owned vehicles and accessible parking for employees and customers within four blocks of the location. Proposed sites may be eliminated from competition if they are adjacent to businesses considered non-compatible, such as liquor stores, gun shops, night clubs, or drug rehabilitation centers. Evaluation factors for the award include location suitability, the ability to meet all construction and security specifications, competitive costs, and qualitative ratings by the client.

Leases are generally negotiated for a five-year term and include a clause allowing the government to terminate with reasonable notice. Firm-term agreements are only considered if the lessor provides a significant contribution toward build-out costs. Complete offers, including a rental proposal worksheet, existing floor plans, and proof of active registration in the System for Award Management, are due to the Department of the Army by 5:50 pm on May 5, 2026. Supporting documentation for this solicitation includes nine attachments detailing construction and janitorial specifications, agency agreements, and proposal forms.